Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 19 September 2024

Committee on Drugs Use

Decriminalisation, Depenalisation, Diversion and Legalisation of Drugs: Discussion (Resumed)

9:30 am

Dr. Bernard Kenny:

Buprenorphine is the active ingredient. It is a combination of buprenorphine and naloxone. Since 2017 it has been readily available in Ireland. Subutex, Suboxone and Zubsolv are all brand names. Buprenorphine is the key ingredient and has been readily available as a treatment option since 2017. The numbers we are offering-----