Is Suboxone film a controlled medication?

Yes, Suboxone is a schedule III controlled substance because it contains buprenorphine. The other ingredient in Suboxone is naloxone. A controlled substance has restrictions on how it is prescribed and dispensed.

Why is Suboxone prescribed?

Suboxone is prescribed to help with opioid dependency.

What can I take instead of Suboxone films?

Suboxone is available in 2 forms: a sublingual (under the tongue) tablet or film. Other prescriptions medications used for drug dependency include methadone.

Are Suboxone tablets or films expensive?

Suboxone films are generally more expensive than [Suboxone tablets](https://www.goodrx.com/suboxone-tablet). The lowest GoodRx price for 14 generic films is about $40 compared to $25 for 14 generic tablets.

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About Suboxone Film

Buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone Film) is an expensive drug used to treat certain types of drug dependence. This drug is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in both brand and generic versions. Generic buprenorphine/naloxone is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.

Get Suboxone Film for as low as $518.06, which is 26% off the average retail price of $700.98 for the most common version, by using a GoodRx coupon.