noun
- Plural of buprenorphine; synthetic opioid medications used to treat pain and opioid addiction.
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical term; typically used in clinical or pharmaceutical contexts
Examples
- Buprenorphines are commonly prescribed as part of medication-assisted treatment programs.
- The clinic stocks several formulations of buprenorphines for patient use.
- Doctors may choose between different buprenorphines based on patient needs and medical history.
- Buprenorphines have a lower risk of overdose compared to some other opioids.
- The pharmacy received a shipment of buprenorphines for the pain management unit.