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buprenorphine , produced by the Australian Drug Foundation.

What is buprenorphine?

Buprenorphine ('bup', 'B') is available by prescription, under the name of Subutex, as a treatment for heroindependence. It has been found to be effective in reducing the need to continue using heroin (buprenorphine maintenance) and also in helping people to withdraw from heroin and methadone . Buprenorphine is also prescribed to treat severe pain.

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