Can any doctor write a script for Suboxone?

The new rule means nearly all doctors can prescribe buprenorphine, also called by brand name Suboxone. Previously, most doctors had to seek a special waiver and have an eight hour training to be approved to do so and now physicians can prescribe regardless of if they get that training.

What is mat certification?

Medication for Addictions Treatment Training for Nurses Complete 24 hours of education required to obtain a DEA waiver to prescribe MAT (including buprenorphine) for opioid use disorders for more than 30 patients.

Can Suboxone be prescribed over telehealth?

The short answer to this question is yes. You can access medication-assisted treatment via telemedicine.

What is an opioid waiver?

A Drug Addiction Treatment Act (DATA) 2000 waiver allows practitioners to prescribe buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid addiction. Under the DATA 2000 requirements, providers must complete specific training in order to qualify for a waiver to prescribe and dispense buprenorphine.

Can a GP prescribe Suboxone?

The Victorian DHHS Policy for Maintenance Pharmacotherapy for Opioid Dependence outlines that any GP is able to prescribe buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone®) for a limited number of patients for the treatment of opioid dependence, without completing formal training.

How long is mat training good for?

There is a one-year time limit; once the student begins the training, he/she has one year to complete all 24 hours.

What is Samhsa certification?

SAMHSA’s Division of Pharmacologic Therapies (DPT), part of the SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), is responsible for certifying that an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) conforms with federal regulations governing treatment for substance use disorders.

Can a PA write for Suboxone?

Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants Now Eligible to Prescribe Buprenorphine. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants will now be eligible to prescribe and dispense the opioid addiction treatment buprenorphine from their office, Reuters reports.

What to do if you run out of Suboxone?

If you see that you are going to run out, call your doctor as soon as possible. If you find yourself in an emergency situation without Suboxone and are worried about using other narcotics, go to the emergency room immediately.