For some patients, keeping up with a daily film or tablet can feel like one more thing to manage. Sublocade offers another option for opioid use disorder treatment.
At Middlesex Recovery, Sublocade is available as a once-monthly extended-release buprenorphine medication for adults with moderate to severe OUD.
Instead of daily medication, patients receive one injection that delivers continuous support for 30 days.
That monthly schedule can reduce medication management and help patients focus on long-term stability.
Sublocade is not usually started right away. Before the first monthly injection, patients must complete a lead-in period with a film or tablet form of buprenorphine, such as Suboxone, for at least 7 days.
That stabilization period helps the body adjust to buprenorphine and confirms that the medication is working well.
Once a patient is stable, they can transition to Sublocade, which is administered in the clinic as a monthly extended-release injection.
Treatment generally includes:
Treatment usually begins with:
Receiving Sublocade is a simple in-office procedure:
Sublocade is injected under the skin as a liquid medication. After the injection, it forms a small solid depot that gradually releases buprenorphine into the bloodstream over 30 days.
Maintaining a Steady State
Because Sublocade maintains a steady concentration of buprenorphine in the body, patients may experience:
Sublocade is designed to simplify treatment and support day-to-day stability during OUD recovery. Sublocade is known for simplifying treatment and supporting everyday stability during OUD recovery.
With daily medication, a missed dose can lead to changes in symptoms or routine. Sublocade provides steady treatment for the full month, removing the need to remember a daily dose or keep track of medication each day.
When there are no daily films or tablets to store, treatment can feel more private. Your medication is administered during an appointment and continues working over the next 30 days.
Because medication does not have to be stored at home, there is no risk of accidental ingestion by children or pets. Monthly appointments also allow medication to be delivered in a controlled, clinical setting.
When treatment is consistent, routines often become more predictable. Many patients find that greater stability makes it easier to communicate with loved ones, rebuild trust, and reconnect over time.
Sublocade can help patients spend less time managing medication and more time building stability in everyday life.
If you want to know whether Sublocade makes sense for your treatment plan, our team can walk you through your options.
Middlesex Recovery helps patients address OUD with medication, counseling, and ongoing clinical support.
Contact us today to learn whether Sublocade may be the right next step in your recovery.