How and where is the Sublocade injection given?
Sublocade is administered as an injection just under the skin (subcutaneous) of your stomach (abdomen), thigh, buttock, or back of the upper arm. After the first two injections, you will receive it monthly (with at least 26 days between doses).
It must be given by a certified healthcare provider who has met certain qualifying requirements, including only prescribing Sublocade for the treatment of opioid dependence.
Sublocade must not be administered intravenously, intramuscularly, or intradermally and each injection should be administered only using the syringe and safety needle included with the product
References
- Sublocade Injection. https://www.drugs.com/sublocade.html
- Sublocade FDA Approval History. https://www.drugs.com/history/sublocade.html
- Sublocade Package Insert. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2025/209819s031lbl.pdf
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- Sublocade Information for Consumers
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