What the BUPE Act Means for Better Addiction Treatment Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) and Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) announced in early October the introduction of a bill known as the Broadening Utilization of Proven and Effective Treatment for Recovery, or BUPE Act. The BUPE Act is a powerful legislative tool that can improve
For the first time in 20 years, the federal government is changing the rules for Methadone, a form of medication-assisted treatment available for people addicted to prescription or street opioids. The new rules aim to make the life-saving treatment more accessible to people struggling with opioid use disorder. They take place next month, updating some
In a significant move aimed at combating the surge in opioid overdoses, Portland Fire & Rescue unveiled a pioneering pilot program last week. This initiative involves the distribution of medications, including buprenorphine. The program is designed to address opioid use disorder effectively by curbing cravings. Buprenorphine is less heavily regulated and, therefore, more accessible than
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved BRIXADI, also known as buprenorphine, for people with moderate to severe opioid use disorder. The drug is an extended-release injection for subcutaneous use (CIII), meant to be taken weekly or monthly at a healthcare provider’s office. Brixadi is a form of Medication-Assisted Treatment meant to help
The DEA has announced new proposed rules for prescribing buprenorphine, a medication-assisted treatment. The new rules would replace a relatively flexible policy adopted during the early days of the pandemic that expanded MAT treatment to people even if they had never met their doctors in person. The new rules limit who can prescribe medication and
Far too few people are getting the benefit of Medication-Assisted Treatment in America, even though the FDA considers it the gold standard for people with opioid use disorder. While stigma still creates barriers within the medical system, pharmacists may play a unique role in helping access life-changing medications such as Suboxone, also known as buprenorphine.
According to new research, people who receive medical help such as Medication-Assisted Treatment are less likely to suffer from liver failure or other diseases caused by alcohol abuse. People with AUD (Alcohol Use Disorder) who use MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment) are less likely to develop alcohol-related liver disease. What Medications Were Used For People With AUD?
You can get a COVID or flu shot from your pharmacist, so why not offer more medications at the local counter? For example, in Missouri, a law that is being considered would offer dramatically more access to naltrexone hydrochloride, brand name Vivitrol. What is Naltrexone Hydrochloride? Naltrexone hydrochloride is a medication approved by the Food
Medication-assisted Treatment (MAT) can be a lifeline for those who are addicted to opioids and struggle with long-term cravings and short-term withdrawal symptoms. However, research by NPR shows that doctors and pharmacists mistrust the drug, resulting in few people seeking help with addiction gaining access to it. Doctors Have Little Incentive to Prescribe Buprenorphine Buprenorphine,
