SUBLOCADE (buprenorphine)
Sublocade helps patients with moderate to severe opioid use disorder. It is used for individuals who have already begun treatment with a transmucosal buprenorphine product or are currently being treated with buprenorphine. This medication is intended to be used as part of a comprehensive recovery plan that incorporates counseling and psychosocial support.
How SUBLOCADE Works
This medication works by interacting with specific opioid receptors in the body. It acts as a partial agonist at the mu-opioid receptor and as an antagonist at the kappa-opioid receptor.
Development Insights
Details
- Status
- Prescription
- First Approved
- 2017-11-30
- Patent Cliff
- 2038
- Routes
- SUBCUTANEOUS
- Dosage Forms
- SOLUTION, EXTENDED RELEASE
SUBLOCADE Approval History
What SUBLOCADE Treats
1 indicationsSUBLOCADE is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2017. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.
- Opioid Use Disorder
SUBLOCADE Boxed Warning
RISK OF SERIOUS HARM OR DEATH WITH INTRAVENOUS ADMINISTRATION; SUBLOCADE RISK EVALUATION AND MITIGATION STRATEGY Serious harm or death could result if administered intravenously. SUBLOCADE forms a solid mass upon contact with body fluids and may cause occlusion, local tissue damage, and thrombo-embolic events, including life threatening pulmonary emboli, if administered intravenously. ( 5.1 ) Because of the risk of serious harm or death that could result from intravenous self-administration, SUB...
WARNING: RISK OF SERIOUS HARM OR DEATH WITH INTRAVENOUS ADMINISTRATION; SUBLOCADE RISK EVALUATION AND MITIGATION STRATEGY Serious harm or death could result if administered intravenously. SUBLOCADE forms a solid mass upon contact with body fluids and may cause occlusion, local tissue damage, and thrombo-embolic events, including life threatening pulmonary emboli, if administered intravenously. ( 5.1 ) Because of the risk of serious harm or death that could result from intravenous self-administration, SUBLOCADE is only available through a restricted program called the SUBLOCADE REMS Program. Healthcare settings and pharmacies that order and dispense SUBLOCADE must be certified in this program and comply with the REMS requirements. ( 5.2 ) WARNING: RISK OF SERIOUS HARM OR DEATH WITH INTRAVENOUS ADMINISTRATION; SUBLOCADE RISK EVALUATION AND MITIGATION STRATEGY See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Serious harm or death could result if administered intravenously. ( 5.1 ) SUBLOCADE is only available through a restricted program called the SUBLOCADE REMS Program. Healthcare settings and pharmacies that order and dispense SUBLOCADE must be certified in this program and comply with the REMS requirements. ( 5.2 )
SUBLOCADE Competitive Set
ProThree rings of competition based on shared molecular targets and treated indications.
MoA expansion candidates
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Filters applied: drops same-active-ingredient (505(b)(2) reformulations), route-mismatch (topical vs systemic), and cross-therapeutic-area matches in same-indication rings.
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Clinical Trial Registry
88 trials| Trial | Sponsor ID | Phase | Status | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT07420283 RENEW-Op-1 | 27348 J2S-MC-GZMG | Ph 2 | recruiting | A Study of Brenipatide in Participants With Opioid Use Disorder |
| NCT07176351 | 2000040545 | Ph 4 | not yet recruiting | Acceptability and Feasibility of Extended-Release Subcutaneous Buprenorphine on a Mobile Pharmacy Clinic |
| NCT07435077 EASE | IRB00140421 | Ph 4 | not yet recruiting | Examining Analgesic Synergy and Efficacy in Trauma Care |
| NCT06576843 | INDV-6001-201 | Ph 2 | completed | INDV-6001 Multiple-Dose Pharmacokinetic Study |
| NCT04276259 RAISE | STUDY19050307 1R01MH122548-01 | Ph 4 | completed | Rapid Antidepressant Improvement Secondary to Excitatory Brain Responses |
| NCT03150173 O-BMT results posted | 2017-7484 R01DA044878 | Ph 2 | completed | Onsite Buprenorphine Treatment at Syringe Exchange Programs |
| NCT06316830 Optimal Bup | STUDY00000075 | Ph 2, Ph 3 | recruiting | Identifying Optimal Buprenorphine Dosing for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment and Prevention of Overdose |
| NCT06086275 | 2023P002634 | Ph 1 | completed | Oral Buprenorphine as a Novel Low-dose Induction Strategy for Opioid Use Disorder |
| NCT06379984 ROLDI | 855013 | Ph 2 | recruiting | Rapid Outpatient Low-dose Initiation of Buprenorphine for OUD With Fentanyl Use |
| NCT03646058 BUPRIS | PHRC-N/2017/FJ-01 | Ph 3 | recruiting | Add-on Buprenorphine at Analgesic Doses for the Treatment of Severe Suicidal Ideas During a Major Depressive Episode |
| NCT06494904 ED-ENVISION | UG1DA015831 UG1DA015831 | Ph 3 | recruiting | Standard Versus High Dose ED-Initiated Buprenorphine Induction |
| NCT04752384 results posted | PRO00040100 | Ph 2 | completed | Transdermal Buprenorphine for the Treatment of Radiation-Induced Mucositis Pain in Head and Neck Cancer Patients |
| NCT06406400 | D7460C00004 | Ph 1 | terminated | Drug-Drug Interaction and Safety of AZD4041 Study (Part 1) and Efficacy, Safety, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of AZD4041 Study in Opioid Use Disorder (Part 2). |
| NCT04060654 results posted | INDV-6000-404 | Ph 4 | completed | SUBLOCADE Rapid Initiation Extension Study |
| NCT03993392 results posted | INDV-6000-403 | Ph 4 | completed | SUBLOCADE Rapid Initiation Study |
| NCT06880718 | IRB 2210402 K23DA055695 | Ph 4 | recruiting | Injectable Buprenorphine in Prison: A Preference Trial |
| NCT04116528 AFSP | 51536 | Ph 3 | active not recruiting | Opiate Suicide Study in Patients With Major Depression |
| NCT04571619 HOPE results posted | HOPE U01DK123813, U01DK123786 | Ph 2 | completed | HOPE Consortium Trial to Reduce Pain and Opioid Use in Hemodialysis |
| NCT04981678 results posted | 1688818-1 U54GM115516-06 | Ph 4 | terminated | The Effect of Buprenorphine Continuation for Patients With Opioid Use Disorder |
| NCT03605342 results posted | MHBB-010-17F | Ph 2 | terminated | Optimal Treatment of Veterans With PTSD and Comorbid OUD |
| NCT06133114 | STUDY-22-01296 | Ph 4 | recruiting | Psychopharmacological Treatment of Emotional Distress |
| NCT05164549 EXPO | 255522 | Ph 3 | completed | Extended-release Pharmacotherapy for Opioid Use Disorder |
| NCT02187198 results posted | IP0040 | Ph 3 | completed | Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Dependence |
| NCT03232346 results posted | 7522 1R21DA042243 | Ph 3 | completed | A Strategy to Improve Success of Treatment Discontinuation in Buprenorphine Responders |
| NCT02543944 GBN results posted | 203970 R01DA039088 | Ph 2, Ph 3 | completed | Improving Treatment Outcomes for Prescription Opioid Dependence |
| NCT03818399 VOTIVE results posted | HM20015109 | Ph 3 | terminated | Virginia Opioid Overdose Treatment InitiatVE |
| NCT03492099 results posted | IRB00159636 | Ph 2 | completed | Assessing the Safety of Buprenorphine in People With Sickle Cell Disease |
| NCT03113409 results posted | #7456 | Ph 2, Ph 3 | terminated | Buprenorphine as Adjunct to Outpatient Induction Onto Vivitrol |
| NCT01733693 NEO | 2012-433 1R01DA032552-01A1 | Ph 4 | completed | Neurocognitive Effects of Opiate Agonist Treatment |
| NCT03608696 B-PHORE results posted | 18C.272 | Ph 1, Ph 2 | completed | Buprenorphine Pharmacometric Open Label Research Study of Drug Exposure |
| NCT01843023 results posted | 1R01DA033391-01A1 R01DA033391 | Ph 4 | completed | Extended Release Naltrexone for Opioid-Dependent Youth |
| NCT02946073 CAM2038 results posted | HS-16-555 | Ph 3 | completed | Buprenorphine (CAM2038) in Subjects With a Recent History of Moderate to Severe Chronic Low Back Pain |
| NCT00634803 POD results posted | 0608001776 1R01DA024695-01A2 | Ph 1, Ph 2 | completed | Clinical Trial of Integrated Treatment for Pain and Opioid Dependence |
| NCT03380533 | 2960 | Ph 2, Ph 3 | completed | Buprenorphine Transdermal Patches in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair |
| NCT03861338 results posted | 7764 | Ph 1, Ph 2 | completed | An Open-Label Pilot Study of Sublocade as Treatment for Opiate Use Disorder |
| NCT04523792 VOT-ED | HM20020289 | Ph 3 | withdrawn | Virginia Opioid Treatment-Emergency Department |
| NCT04212065 | 2019H0354 | Ph 4 | withdrawn | Long Acting Subcutaneous vs Short Acting Sublingual Buprenorphine in Pregnant and Lactating Women |
| NCT02526212 G-BMT results posted | 2014-3580 R34DA039041 | Ph 3 | completed | Buprenorphine Group Medical Visits in Primary Care |
| NCT03740243 | 1175806 | Ph 4 | withdrawn | Buprenorphine vs Buprenorphine/Naloxone on the Effects of Maternal Symptomatology |
| NCT02181231 IRLGreyB results posted | 201406016 IND 123020, IND 130774 | Ph 1, Ph 2 | completed | Buprenorphine Used With Treatment Resistant Depression in Older Adults |
| NCT03268278 EBPEA | UHClevelandMCBupStudy | Ph 1 | terminated | Efficacy of Buprenorphine on Postoperative Endodontic Analgesia |
| NCT02696434 results posted | ALK6428-A302 | Ph 3 | completed | Evaluating Naltrexone for Use in Conjunction With Buprenorphine in Adults With Opioid Use Disorder Transitioning From Buprenorphine Maintenance Prior to First Dose of VIVITROL |
| NCT01114308 | PRO-806 1RC2DA028910-01 | Ph 3 | completed | A Six-Month Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) of Probuphine Safety and Efficacy in Opioid Addiction |
| NCT00947466 BUP1501 | BUP1501 2008-002428-27 | Ph 1, Ph 2 | terminated | A Study to Characterize the Pharmacokinetics and Tolerability of Buprenorphine Patches in Children With Moderate to Severe Mouth Pain |
| NCT02176291 IRLGREY-B results posted | PRO13120236 R34MH101371 | Ph 2 | completed | Incomplete Response in Late-Life Depression: Getting to Remission With Buprenorphine |
| NCT01708707 | Banner IRB 01-13-0030 | Ph 2 | completed | Comparison of Buprenorphine to Morphine in Treatment of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) |
| NCT02263248 (IRLGREY-B) | 035/2014 | Ph 1, Ph 2 | completed | Incomplete Response in Late-Life Depression: Getting to Remission With Buprenorphine |
| NCT01377610 | #6374/7250R 2R01DA010746-09A1 | Ph 1 | completed | Improved Strategies for Outpatient Opioid Detoxification |
| NCT02044094 results posted | RB-US-13-0002 | Ph 2 | completed | Multiple Dose Study of Blockade of Opioid Effects by Injections of Buprenorphine in Participants With Opioid Disorder |
| NCT01071538 BUILD results posted | BUILD KL2RR024154 | Ph 2 | completed | Buprenorphine for Late-Life Treatment Resistant Depression |
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Active Pipeline
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
| Count | Type | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| - | ORIG | Original approval - drug first enters market |
| - | SUPPL - Efficacy | New indication (new disease/condition approved) |
| - | SUPPL - Labeling | Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates) |
| - | SUPPL - Manufacturing | Production changes (new facility) |
| - | SUPPL - Chemistry | Formulation changes (new dosage strength) |
Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.
SUBLOCADE FDA Label Details
Indications & Usage
FDA Label (PDF)SUBLOCADE is indicated for the treatment of Opioid Use Disorder.
WARNING: RISK OF SERIOUS HARM OR DEATH WITH INTRAVENOUS ADMINISTRATION; SUBLOCADE RISK EVALUATION AND MITIGATION STRATEGY Serious harm or death could result if administered intravenously. SUBLOCADE forms a solid mass upon contact with body fluids and may cause occlusion, local tissue damage, and thr...
SUBLOCADE Patents & Exclusivity
Patents (12 active)
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Patent Timeline
- • Cliff: 2038
- • 94 active patents
Trial Analysis
- • 8 total trials
- • Stage: Declining
Competitive Landscape
- • 1 similar drugs
- • Same target/indication analysis
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Trial Activity Stage
Measures the current development activity pattern based on trial phases, status, and trends. Important: This measures R&D activity, not commercial lifecycle.
Trial statuses: "Active" means recruiting or ongoing. "Completed" means reached planned endpoint. "Terminated" means stopped early—often due to safety, efficacy, or business reasons.
- Growth: High proportion of early-phase trials (Phase 1/2), active development
- Expansion: Significant Phase 3 activity, approaching or pursuing approvals
- Mature: Substantial Phase 4 post-marketing studies
- Stable: Mixed phase distribution, steady development
- Declining: Low active trial ratio, reduced R&D investment