How much will a dose of buprenorphine cost a consumer?
The final cost to consumers of prescribed outpatient medication such as buprenorphine is determined by several parties: the pharmaceutical manufacturer, the insurer, the health plan (if any) or prescribing clinic, and finally, by the retail pharmacies that typically dispense the medication. It is important to note that the cost of buprenorphine itself is only one part of the cost of outpatient opioid treatment, which also includes the cost of each physician visit, any charges for laboratory analyses or emergency detoxification or stabilization, and any necessary ongoing service referrals and visits that are determined by the physician who prescribes the medication.
