BRIXADI vs SUBUTEX

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. BRIXADI and SUBUTEX are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	BRIXADI	SUBUTEX
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	~$683.94 /30	~$683.94 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BUPRENORPHINE	BUPRENORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Braeburn	Indivior
Dosage forms	Injectable	Tablet
Drug class	Partial Opioid Agonist	Partial Opioid Agonist
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Treats	Heroin Dependence, Pain	Heroin Dependence, Pain

brixadi subutex

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

~$683.94 /30

Type

Active ingredient

BUPRENORPHINE

BUPRENORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Braeburn

Indivior

Dosage forms

Injectable

Tablet

Drug class

Partial Opioid Agonist

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Heroin Dependence, Pain

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Brixadi or Subutex?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $683.94 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Brixadi and Subutex?

Brixadi contains Buprenorphine, while Subutex contains Buprenorphine Hydrochloride — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.