Subject: Buprenorphine-Naloxone Limit Policy 1553-H 12-2023

Drug

SUBOXONE  (buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablet and film)

ZUBSOLV  (buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablet)

Policy:

FDA-APPROVED INDICATIONS         
Buprenorphine and Naloxone Sublingual Tablet (Suboxone Tablet)
Buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets are indicated for the maintenance treatment of opioid dependence. Buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets should be used as part of a complete treatment plan that includes counseling and psychosocial support.

Suboxone Film
Suboxone sublingual film is indicated for treatment of opioid dependence. Suboxone sublingual film should be used as part of a complete treatment plan that includes counseling and psychosocial support.

Zubsolv
Zubsolv is indicated for treatment of opioid dependence. Zubsolv should be used as part of a complete treatment plan that includes counseling and psychosocial support.

INITIAL LIMIT QUANTITY      This limit is coded for daily dose. Limits do not accumulate together.  Patient is allowed the maximum limit for each drug and strength.
Drug	Daily Limit
Suboxone 2 mg/0.5 mg, 4 mg/1 mg, 8 mg/2 mg	3 units / day
Suboxone 12 mg/3 mg	2 units / day
Zubsolv 0.7 mg/0.18 mg, 1.4 mg/0.36 mg, 2.9 mg/0.71 mg, 5.7 mg/1.4 mg	3 units / day
Zubsolv 8.6 mg/2.1 mg	2 units / day
Zubsolv 11.4 mg/2.9 mg	1 unit / day

 

Place of Service:

Outpatient

The above policy is based on the following references:

1. Buprenorphine and Naloxone tablets [package insert]. Gurnee, IL: Akorn Operating Company, LLC; May 2023.
2. Suboxone Sublingual Film [package insert]. North Chesterfield, VA: Indivior, Inc.; March 2023.
3. Zubsolv [package insert]. Morristown, NJ: Orexo US, Inc.; March 2023.
4. Lexicomp Online, AHFS DI (Adult and Pediatric) Online. Waltham, MA: UpToDate, Inc.; 2023. https://online.lexi.com. Accessed October 25, 2023.
5. Micromedex (electronic version). Merative, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. Available at: https://www.micromedexsolutions.com/ (cited: 10/25/2023).
6. Cunningham C, Edlund MJ, Fishman M, et al. The ASAM National Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder: 2020 focused update. American Society of Addiction Medicine. January 2020. 1-91.

 

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April 14, 2024