Buprenorphine (BUP)

Drug of Abuse: Buprenorphine

Buprenorphine is a Schedule III controlled substance, it is a semi-synthetic opioid derived from thebaine, a component of opium. It has a longer duration of action than morphine when used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain. It can also be used for treating opioid dependence. Buprenorphine carries a lower risk of abuse and addiction compared to a full opioid. However, it has also been shown that buprenorphine does have abuse potential and may itself cause dependency.

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The drug testing kits below yield a positive result when the metabolite Buprenorphine in urine exceed 10 ng/mL. This is the suggested screening cut-off for positive specimens set by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA, USA).

Drug of Abuse Chart

Drug Detectable
Buprenorphine 3 – 5 days
Fentanyl 1 – 4 days
Heroin 1 – 3 days
Morphine 1 – 3 days
Methadone 1- 7 days
Oxycodone 1 – 4 days
Propoxyphene 1 – 7 days
Tramadol 1 – 3 days

Buprenorphine (BUP)

Buprenorphine is a semi-synthetic opioid analgesic.

Brands: Suboxone®, Subutex®, Buprenex®, Butrans®

Common Drugs of Abuse Chart