Rx Requirements Flashcards
1
Q
What is Buprenorphine?
A
An opioid-receptor partical agonist
indicated for moderate to severe pain and adjunct in the treatment
comes as sublingual tablet and patch
Important not to confuse the patch formulations which are available as 72hr, 96hr and 7day
2
Q
Are there Rx Requirement for Buprenorphine?
A
Yes
3
Q
Can you give Buprenorphine on emergency supply?
A
No
4
Q
Does Buprenorphine require safe storage?
A
Yes
5
Q
Do you need to enter Buprenorphine in theCD register?
A
No