Options for home buprenorphine induction
| Day | Complex home induction | Simplified home induction | Precise induction (may be better suited for inpatient use) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cut 2-mg buprenorphine/naloxone film into 4 pieces, take 1 piece every 6 hours | Cut 8-mg buprenorphine/naloxone film into 8 pieces, take 1 piece every 1–2 hours | 150-μg buprenorphine buccal film every 3 hours for 8 doses |
| 2 | Cut 2-mg buprenorphine/naloxone film into 2 pieces, take 1 piece every 6 hours | Take 8-mg buprenorphine/naloxone film twice daily | 450-μg buprenorphine buccal film every 6 hours for 2 doses; then 900-μg buprenorphine buccal film for 2 doses |
| 3 | Take 2-mg buprenorphine/naloxone film every 6 hours | Follow up with primary care physician | 2-mg buprenorphine/naloxone film every 4 hours for 4 doses |
| 4 | Take 8-mg buprenorphine/naloxone film twice daily | 8-mg buprenorphine/naloxone film 2 or 3 times per day | |
| 5 | Follow up with primary care physician | Follow up with primary care physician |
Based on information in reference 36.