Buprenorphine

Key facts Buprenorphine is an opioid medicine available on prescription from your doctor. Buprenorphine is prescribed for the medical treatment of people with an opioid drug dependence, such as heroin or other opioid medicines. Buprenorphine is sometimes prescribed for the treatment of severe pain. Your doctor is the best person to advise you on whether buprenorphine is the right medicine for you, how much you need and how long to take it for. Buprenorphine can cause serious side effects and should only be used under close supervision of a doctor. What is buprenorphine? Buprenorphine is an opioid medicine that is only available