Why is SUBOXONE so important in the treatment of opioid dependence?
SUBOXONE has been proven effective for suppressing opioid withdrawal symptoms, decreasing opioid cravings, and improving treatment retention.5,6 SUBOXONE is also the first opioid approved under DATA 2000 for the office-based treatment of opioid dependence. Office-based treatment is important because of its potential to enhance the privacy of treatment as well as patients’ access to care. NOTE: SUBUTEX® (buprenorphine HCl sublingual tablets) is also approved for office-based treatment of opioid dependence (see How is SUBOXONE different from SUBUTEX?).
