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Looking for a Sublocade provider in Los Angeles? Our board-certified team gives Sublocade, the once-monthly injection that treats opioid use disorder. One shot a month means no daily pill to remember. We see patients in our Burbank office, serving the greater Los Angeles area, and we accept most major insurance plans.
Sublocade is a long-acting form of buprenorphine, a medicine that calms opioid cravings and eases withdrawal. A provider injects it just under the skin of your belly once a month. It forms a small deposit that releases a steady amount of medicine over the weeks that follow. That steady level is what keeps cravings low without the ups and downs of a daily dose. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) lists buprenorphine as a standard treatment for opioid use disorder.
Sublocade is part of our broader medication-assisted treatment program. It gives you the same active medicine as a daily film, but in a form you only think about once a month.
Sublocade is a good fit for adults with opioid use disorder who want steady treatment without a daily pill. It can help if daily dosing is hard to keep up with, or if you would rather not keep medication at home. One rule matters here: you need to be stable on a daily buprenorphine medicine first. Most patients start on Suboxone in Burbank for at least seven days, then switch to Sublocade once they feel steady. Your provider will tell you when the timing is right.
A trained provider gives Sublocade in our office. Federal rules require it to be given in a healthcare setting, never at home, which lowers the chance of misuse. The injection takes only a few minutes. You come in once a month, get your shot, and go about your day. There is nothing to carry home and nothing to remember until your next visit.
Many patients like the freedom of a monthly routine. Because the medicine stays steady, you may notice fewer cravings and fewer mood swings than with some daily options. Side effects are usually mild. The most common is a small bump, itching, or soreness where you got the shot, and this often fades within days. Some people notice headache or constipation. We check in with you each month and adjust your care as needed.
Both use buprenorphine, so both treat the same condition. Suboxone is a film or tablet you take at home every day. Sublocade is a shot you get in our office once a month. Suboxone offers day-to-day control and is often the starting point. Sublocade offers convenience and steady levels once you are stable. Many patients begin with Suboxone and move to Sublocade later. Your provider helps you pick the path that fits your life.
Most major insurance plans cover Sublocade treatment. Our practice accepts Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare, and we verify your benefits before your first injection. If you do not have coverage, ask about our self-pay options. You will always know the cost before care begins.
Start with a full evaluation. We review your health history, your goals, and your current medicines. If you are already stable on daily buprenorphine, we can plan your first Sublocade injection. If you are not, we can start you on Suboxone first, then move you to the monthly shot when you are ready. Call us at 747-777-7047 or request an appointment online. You can also explore our full addiction treatment services in Burbank.
Most people feel a quick pinch and mild soreness afterward. A small bump may form under the skin as the medicine settles, and it usually softens over the following weeks. Tell your provider if the spot stays painful.
Sublocade releases slowly and stays in your body for months, so it is not something to stop suddenly on your own. If you want to stop, your provider will guide a safe plan. Never make that choice without talking to us first.
Yes. Medicine works best when paired with counseling and regular check-ins. As a psychiatric practice, we can also treat anxiety, depression, or trauma alongside your Sublocade care.
Call us as soon as you can. There is some flexibility in the schedule, but waiting too long can let cravings return. We will get you back on track quickly.
Yes. Because the shot lasts a month, many patients plan trips around their injection date. Let us know your schedule and we will help you time your visits.
Medically reviewed by Knarik Oganesyan, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC (MATE-certified). Last updated July 18, 2026.
Sublocade is a once-monthly buprenorphine injection for opioid use disorder. It gives a steady dose over the month, so there is no need to take medication every day.
It may suit people who want to skip daily dosing or who have already started buprenorphine and are ready for a long-acting option. Your provider helps you decide if it is right for you.
A provider gives the injection in our Burbank office, usually in a few minutes. You come back about once a month for the next dose and a check-in. Call 747-777-7047 to schedule your consultation.