New Subutex Laws (Page 11)
(Newest replies first)

I went to see my doctor this week and he told me that the FDA and the DEA had passed a new law for prescribing Subutex. As of July 1st 2015 Subutex can only be given to pregnant woman or to someone with documentation saying they can't take Suboxone. If you don't have that you will be put on Suboxone.

REPLY

REPORT

Ya it definitely is a pain in the ass, I'm in Pennsylvania, the really horrible thing is the pharmacist will blatantly lie 2 me & say they don't have them or they have to check with mi doctor & then the next place will tell me about the laws & say "I'm going to be truthful with you" and she explained the new law. Y couldn't the 1st 7 or 10 pharmacist tell me that , would have saved me 40$ in gas. Lol.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

I'm sorry. I tried to give you my personal email, but the site wouldn't let me. That's why my response below says "edited for privacy". What part of the country are you in? I wanted to try to help you. I understand you having to use, more than you can even know. Hang in there. You are at least wanting to do the right thing, which is not always easy.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Ya I had 2 cop & call my doctor to switch the script to suboxone but they can't see me until next week, Tuesday so I'm still screwed for a week. Just a pain in the ass all around

REPLY

Was this helpful? 1

I hear ya. its hard. Especially in the situation you are in with your job and the kids and all. I get it. So is the problem that the suboxone is a lot more expensive than the subutex? And as we know from this thread, they arent handing out the subutex like they used to, correct? At this point, it sounds like you need to do whatever u can to get off those drugs. So you may just have to bite the bullet and buy the subs. {edited for privacy}

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Yes I'm off opiates & was prescribed suboxone but when the doctor found out my worst insurance didn't cover them & I was struggling to pay 500$ a month for the script he switched me 2 subutex 175$ a prescription, has been fine for a few months except now I can't get them filled, yesterday I worked (struggled) took today off to use another tank of gas looking for a pharmacy to fill them. Between the two 50$ counselor appointments doctor's appointment & a perception suboxone it will cost me 650$ a month with insurance. & I know everyone has heard this a million times but I'm a single father raising 2 kids 5 & 17 with a full time job & no government assistance I'm not looking for sympathy or hand outs just a fair chance

REPLY

Was this helpful? 3

first, sounds like you CANT take two weeks off or you will lose your job. so is that even an option? second, why is your suboxone prescription $500? is that for a month? im confused. if you are detoxing off of opiates, imho it would be best to get on suboxone, if thats possible. with my level of addiction, i wouldnt be able to work while in withdrawal. if you can, more power to ya.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 1

Well since everyone on here seems to have the answers or know exactly what to do tell me what should I do just call off work for 2 weeks while I go through withdrawal or chance going to work going through it, or pay the 500$ for the Suboxone prescription? Mind that my job won't be there if I take more than 2 days & that it is Monday & I am into my 2nd day without medication.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 1

when i first started with buprenorphine, i was on suboxone. when i checked in with my doctor in about a week, i told him i was having headaches and constant nausea. i didnt know anything about bupe and very little about naloxone at the time, and i was just being honest with him. he switched me to subutex and the headaches and nausea went away. i wonder if that would be the case now, if he would be able to give me subutex because of those symptoms. just curious. (i am no longer on suboxone OR subutex, am on tablet methadone)

REPLY

Was this helpful? 1

jim is a d.bag of the first magnitude. jim is a cyber-bully and a troll and probably has anger issues because he still lives in his moms basement. jim is going on a website about drugs and purposely seeking out addicts so he can make fun of them. how pathetic is that? jim must have some serious self-esteem issues, because jim needs to make fun of others in order to feel better about him self. all it does is make jim look like a pathetic troll and a big time jerk. lets all point at jim and laugh......hahahaha look at jim, what a loser he is. happy holidays, jim. enjoy your stocking full of coal.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 2

BL trust me the suboxone laws are real. Went into affect on July the 1st. 2015, only place you can still get them and it's legal is certain methadone clinics. No you don't have to be pregnant or allergic to anything.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Jim,
Your lying about your education. Esp. If you was what you where calming you would have a better understanding of addiction. I wonder what brought you to this form if you did not want , or need to know some thing about a certain drug? If you have nothing better to do then come on a open form and put people down, then man you must be a Lonley MF , with NO life. Get a grip Jim and quit being a cyber bully. Lol

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Your still wrong. I walk in any pharmacy and fill my 120. No problems. It's only in TN and that is not even enforced completely.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Well you better enjoy while you can, and I'd search the surrounding states in case they've not passed it yet. You are lucky your states not passed that law YET. All I can say is (wait for it) but I do hope you can get it as long as you can. With that all the people on this board are not i****s, be more opened minded. Goodluck

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Your still wrong. I walk in any pharmacy and fill my 120. No problems.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

No its not, just that simple. Im sorry, but your doc must be a liar or just not know what hes talking about, not trying to sound snippy

REPLY

Was this helpful? 1

Is anyone having a problem getting their Buprenorphine filled at the pharmacy? With in the past 3 months I have had to switch pharmacies because of new laws and they are no longer allowed to fill your prescription. I am not pregnant but I have an allergic reaction to the naloxone. My Dr. Gave me a letter (to give to the pharmacist) explaining why I am on Buprenorphine.
I go back to the Dr. In a few days and I have no clue how I am going to get my prescription filled.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 3

Hey john, your dr. Still laughing now? Seeing more states has passed this law? I'm not being mean but I told you so.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Jim From reading ur posts I have came to the conclusion that you are a judgemental b******. U have practiced medicine and law, then you know everybody has made a mistake in their life. It's people like you that make them not want to correct that mistake. If everybody was like you nobody would ever recover in a way that you talked on all your posts. You're the one that needs to grow up bud.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 1

First I'm a lady, second your Dr. Does not know what he's talking about. Read this form these message after message about this law that went into affect July 1st 2015. I know it's hard to believe and it sucks!!! I swear it's the truth. There's more info. In the suboxone thread then subutex thread? Beats me. Dude it's true. Didn't mean to sound snippy but I know what I'm talking about.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

103 - dude - what do you mean? do research instead of asking a Dr.? I did do research and my Dr. is good friends with me and me and him got a good laugh out of this. No need to be snarky as I was just expressing MY opinion

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Hi all, I am on the subutex programme for a tram and codeine addiction that got way outta control. This is day 3 of the ...

16 REPLIES

Hey everyone after recently being released from prison, so many great things are happening in my life however my painful...

2 REPLIES

I can say from experience these new 153 are no good...I cant say it more clearly - They suck!! If you depend on relief f...

43 REPLIES

I am currently pregnant and on subutex and wondering if my child will be taken when I deliver? They are prescribed to me...

2 REPLIES

I need a new subutex doc. I have been on it for 2 years now, my is weaning me off because he only had room for pregnant ...

8 REPLIES

I have been abusing opiates for the last 5-6 years and I've tried a million times using suboxone to try and get off ...

13 REPLIES

My husband was on 32 mg of methadone and has waited 96 hours to start his Subutex. During these 96 hours he has taken a ...

5 REPLIES

I've been in two different suboxone clinics that I couldn't afford to keep going to because I had to pay to go t...

2 REPLIES

I was switched to a new film, has anyone seen this? Pale yellow/orange film with green BNP stamp on it? ## Omg these are...

6 REPLIES

Indiana just changed there laws and my doc says they are makeing them refer people like me to a clinc. I have took metha...

3 REPLIES