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Medicines BuprenorphineQuestion & answer

Buprenorphine · Medicine question

Is buprenorphine an opioid?

iatroX medicinesPublished 13 August 2026Updated 16 August 2026Reviewed 13 August 2026

The answer

Answer

Yes. It is a strong opioid with partial activity at mu-opioid receptors.

Sources for this answer

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