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Buprenorphine

Phase 4FDA approved

Undisclosed | Small molecule | Other |Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited|Trials Updated: Jan 18, 2020

Buprenorphine development status

FDA approval on record Nov 30, 2017
Approval holderIndivior
ApplicationNDA209819
Highest phase Phase 4 run by Indivior Inc. (NCT00684073)
Phase scored for TEVAPhase 1
Registered trials 24 across 13 sponsors since Jan 2006

Label indication SUBLOCADE is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe opioid use disorder in patients who have initiated treatment with a single dose of a transmucosal buprenorphine product or who are already being treated with buprenorphine. SUBLOCADE should be used as part of a complete treatment plan that includes counseling and psychosocial support. FDA label

Buprenorphine target and mechanism

Molecular targetOPRK1, OPRM1
Target classAgonist
ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as Subutex®

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment40

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Buprenorphine clinical trials

Buprenorphine · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT01157169Buprenorphine 8 mg Sublingual Tablets Under Fasting ConditionsHealthy
COMPLETED40 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Buprenorphine 8 mg Sublingual Tablets Under Fasting Conditions
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Cmax of Buprenorphine.
Blood samples collected over a 144 hour period.

Bioequivalence based on Buprenorphine Cmax (maximum observed concentration of drug substance in plasma).

AUC0-t for Buprenorphine.
Blood samples collected over a 144 hour period.

Bioequivalence based on Buprenorphine AUC0-t (area under the concentration-time curve from time zero to time of last measurable concentration).

AUC0-inf for Buprenorphine.
Blood samples collected over a 144 hour period.

Bioequivalence based on Buprenorphine AUC0-inf (area under the concentration-time curve from time zero to infinity).

Secondary Endpoints

Cmax for Norbuprenorphine.
Blood samples collected over a 144 hour period.
AUC0-t for Norbuprenorphine.
Blood samples collected over a 144 hour period.
AUC0-inf for Norbuprenorphine.
Blood samples collected over a 144 hour period.
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposeOTHER

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Investigational Test ProductEXPERIMENTALBuprenorphine 8 mg Sublingual Tablets
Reference Listed DrugACTIVE_COMPARATORSubutex® 8 mg Sublingual Tablets

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
BuprenorphineDRUG8 mg Sublingual Tablets
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 45 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Subject must be a male or non-pregnant, non-breastfeeding female. * Subject must be between 18 and 45 years of age (inclusive). * Subject's Body Mass Index (BMI) must be between 18 and 30 (inclusive), and subject must weigh a minimum of 50 kg (110 lbs). * Female subjects must ...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Buprenorphine

What is buprenorphine?

Buprenorphine is a small molecule drug developed by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited. It acts as an agonist at the OPRK1 and OPRM1 receptors. The specific therapeutic indication for this Teva program is undisclosed, and the compound is in Phase 1 clinical development.

What does buprenorphine target?

Buprenorphine targets OPRK1 and OPRM1, the kappa and mu opioid receptors, and functions as an agonist at these targets. This receptor activity defines its pharmacological class as an opioid receptor agonist small molecule.

Who makes buprenorphine?

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, which trades under the ticker TEVA, is the developer of this buprenorphine program. The company is responsible for advancing the asset through clinical development.

What phase is buprenorphine in?

Buprenorphine is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by the FDA for the undisclosed indication being pursued by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited.

What clinical trials is buprenorphine in?

Teva's buprenorphine program includes one completed Phase 1 trial, NCT01157169, titled Buprenorphine 8 mg Sublingual Tablets Under Fasting Conditions. The trial enrolled 40 healthy adult volunteers in the United States, used an active-controlled, randomized design, and has completed.