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Tag: Opioid partial agonist

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What category class is buprenorphine?

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As of March 2025, buprenorphine and all products containing it are classified as a Schedule III controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act. The primary pharmacological answer to **what category class is buprenorphine** is that it is an opioid partial agonist.

What level of narcotic is buprenorphine?: Understanding its Classification and Therapeutic Role

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Buprenorphine is classified as a Schedule III narcotic under the Controlled Substances Act, indicating it has a lower potential for abuse and physical dependence compared to Schedule II opioids. This classification is primarily due to its unique partial opioid agonist properties, which lend it a critical role in treating opioid use disorder and managing chronic pain.