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Data updated: May 26, 2026

SUBOXONE (buprenorphine hydrochloride)

Trial Activity: Declining 1 active trials
CNS Approved 2002-10-08

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. SUBOXONE sublingual film should be used as part of a complete treatment plan that includes counseling and psychosocial support.

Source: FDA Label • INDIVIOR

Development Insights

Indivior Inc. conducting 3 trials (50%)
6 indications explored (Moderate)
opioid use disorder (2 trials)
moderate to severe opioid use disorder (1 trials)
opioid addiction (1 trials)
5
Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
1
Priority Reviews
23
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2002-10-08
Patent Cliff
2030

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Routes
BUCCAL, SUBLINGUAL, SUBLINGUAL
Dosage Forms
FILM, TABLET

SUBOXONE Approval History

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Original
New Indication
New Form
Label Update
208 FDA actions from 2002 to 2025 · 2 indication expansions
Dec 2025 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
May 2025 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Feb 2025 SUPPL
Update · REMS

What SUBOXONE Treats

5 FDA approvals

Originally approved for its first indication in 2002 . Covers 5 distinct patient populations.

  • Other (5)
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Clinical Trial Registry

6 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT06576843 INDV-6001-201 Ph 2 completed INDV-6001 Multiple-Dose Pharmacokinetic Study
NCT03396276 HEROES HSC-SBMI-17-1021 Ph 4 enrolling by invitation Houston Emergency Opioid Engagement System
NCT02696096 results posted 793387 Ph 3 completed Neuroimaging Predictors of Relapse During Treatment for Opiate Dependence
NCT02357901 results posted RB-US-13-0001 Ph 3 completed Treatment Seeking Participants With Opioid Use Disorders Assessing Tolerability of Depot Injections of Buprenorphine
NCT00733720 N01DA-6-8867 Ph 1 completed Buprenorphine Naltrexone-P1 A-Cocaine
NCT03002961 SAD RB-US-11-0020 Ph 1 completed Single Ascending Dose Study of RBP-6000
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Trial Timeline

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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.

SUBOXONE FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

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. SUBOXONE® sublingual film contains buprenorphine, a partial‐opioid agonist, and naloxone, an opioid antagonist, and 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.

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3 OB patents · 1 families · 58 international docs across 25 countries

SUBOXONE Patents & Exclusivity

Latest Patent: Mar 2030

Patents (3 active)

US8475832 Expires Mar 26, 2030
US9687454 Expires Aug 7, 2029
US11135216 Expires Aug 7, 2029
Source: FDA Orange Book

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Patent Timeline

  • Cliff: 2030
  • 48 active patents

Trial Analysis

  • 6 total trials
  • Stage: Declining

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Data Sources

Data sourced from official FDA and NIH databases. Click links to verify on original sources.

How We Calculate These Metrics

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