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An overview of buprenorphine prescribing for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse
Brayden Kameg1, Dina Fradkin1, Madeleine Lepore1
1Department of Health and Community Systems, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Purpose:
Rates of at-risk opioid use, opioid use disorder, and opioid overdose remain alarmingly high. There are medications that can be used to treat opioid use disorder, including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone, although access to care remains difficult. This review seeks to provide advanced practice psychiatric nurses (APPNs) with an overview of buprenorphine prescribing, with an emphasis on novel, long-acting delivery systems.
Conclusions:
APPNs should be familiar with best practices regarding buprenorphine prescribing. Some patients may benefit from long-acting delivery methods, such as subdermal implants, or subcutaneous injections.
Practice Implications:
APPNs can reduce barriers to buprenorphine access and should be familiar with best practices related to buprenorphine prescribing.
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