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Injectable Buprenorphine Gains Ground | Jersey News
Injectable buprenorphine, a game-changing treatment for opioid use disorder, is gaining traction nationwide—with New Jersey seeing a modest uptick—but still lags far behind daily pills. Despite offering steady, month-long dosing that fights cravings and saves lives, less than 5% of patients in New Jersey and just 4.3% nationally have chosen it. Barriers include insurance coverage gaps, patient preference for flexible pills (even if they’re sometimes sold), needle anxiety, and the unique needs of recently released inmates at high overdose risk. While progress is being made, expanding access…
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