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Extended-Release vs Sublingual Buprenorphine in Pregnancy Through 12 Months Post Partum: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

JAMA internal medicine·May 1, 2026·PMID 41837971

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Extended-release buprenorphine may improve adherence and reduce illicit opioid use during pregnancy, a critical period for maternal and fetal health, while maintaining a comparable neonatal safety profile.

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