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App. No. 18/394,958

ABUSE-RESISTANT MUCOADHESIVE DEVICES FOR DELIVERY OF BUPRENORPHINE

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18/394,958
Abstract

The present invention provides abuse deterrent mucoadhesive devices for delivery of buprenorphine. Each device comprises a mucoadhesive layer and a backing layer, and the pH in each layer is selected, such that absorption of buprenorphine is maximized.

Claims (4)

1 . An abuse deterrent mucoadhesive device for use in managing pain or opioid dependence, the device comprising:

a mucoadhesive layer comprising an effective amount of buprenorphine buffered to a pH of between about 4.0 and about 6.0; and

a backing layer buffered to a pH between about 4.0 and about 4.8.

2 - 8 . (canceled)