Currently in shortage
Mundipharma packaging supplier issue. Patch adhesive component unavailable from primary supplier.
Expected resolution: 31 October 2025
Alternatives:
- Norspan 5 mcg/h patch — lower dose available
- Durogesic (fentanyl) patches — different opioid, prescriber assessment required
- Tapentadol oral (Palexia SR)
buprenorphine
Subutex
8 mg · sublingual tablet · Opioid Dependence
PBS Pricing
| General patient co-payment | $31.60 |
| Concession co-payment | $7.70 |
| Full dispensed price | $68.40 |
PBS Information
- Item code
- PAI001
- Drug name
- buprenorphine
- Brand name
- Subutex
- Manufacturer
- Reckitt Benckiser
- Formulation
- sublingual tablet
- Strength
- 8 mg
- Max quantity
- 28 units
- Max repeats
- 2
- PBS listed
- Yes
- Therapeutic group
- Opioid Dependence
TGA Reference: TGA-MSI-2025-021 · Sponsor: Mundipharma Pty Ltd
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