Key takeaway
Sublocade is a monthly buprenorphine injection for opioid use disorder after you stabilize on transmucosal buprenorphine. A clinician gives it in a specialty setting. It is not a home shot. Call or text (800) 653-9376 to sort MOUD questions and near-me clinic paths tonight.
Last updated: Wed Oct 07 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
You already know daily films can work, and you are wondering whether a monthly shot would stop the pharmacy dance. Sublocade is extended-release buprenorphine for opioid use disorder. It is not a DIY dose. A clinician inducts you on transmucosal buprenorphine first, then gives the injection in a healthcare setting.
Call 911 for overdose and give naloxone if you have it. Call or text 988 for a crisis.
Who Sublocade is for
FDA-approved use is moderate to severe opioid use disorder after induction and adjustment on a transmucosal buprenorphine product. People choose it when daily dosing is hard to keep, when travel disrupts films, or when a clinic recommends a long-acting option. It is still medication for opioid use disorder, not a cure and not a replacement for counseling when counseling is part of your plan.
Siblings: Suboxone treatment, Suboxone near me, methadone, Vivitrol and naltrexone, MAT overview.
What to ask the clinic
- Do you administer Sublocade here, or only prescribe daily buprenorphine?
- How do you handle induction if I still have fentanyl in my system?
- What happens if I miss the monthly window?
- How does prior authorization work, and who owns the specialty pharmacy steps?
- What is the plan if I need surgery or acute pain care while on Sublocade?
Broker filter
A caller who pushes a far-away residential bed and cannot name a MOUD prescriber is selling placement, not Sublocade care. Monthly injection logistics live at clinics that stock and administer it.
Next step
Search FindTreatment.gov for medication for opioid use disorder. Call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Or call or text (800) 653-9376 so we can help you list induction and insurance questions before the first visit.
Call or text (800) 653-9376 when you want a monthly buprenorphine path that stays tied to real clinic access.
Additional Resources
Sources cited on this page:
- SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov
- SAMHSA National Helpline
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- SAMHSA: Buprenorphine
- NIDA: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Common Questions
What is Sublocade?
Sublocade is extended-release buprenorphine for moderate to severe opioid use disorder. FDA labeling requires induction and dose adjustment on a transmucosal buprenorphine product first. A healthcare setting administers the injection.
Is Sublocade the same as Suboxone?
Both use buprenorphine. Suboxone-type films or tablets are taken daily under the tongue or cheek. Sublocade is a monthly injection after induction. Ask your clinician which form fits travel, adherence, and medical history.
Can I start Sublocade the day I stop fentanyl?
Usually no. You typically need a stable dose of transmucosal buprenorphine first. Starting buprenorphine too soon after full opioids can precipitate withdrawal. A clinician times induction.
Does insurance cover Sublocade?
Many plans cover it with prior authorization. Specialty pharmacy rules vary. Verify benefits for the injection and the clinic visit separately.
Where do I find Sublocade near me?
Ask opioid treatment or office-based MOUD clinics whether they administer Sublocade. Use FindTreatment.gov, then call or text (800) 653-9376 if you need help naming questions before the first visit.