100% online appointments
Medication often filled same-day
Most insurance accepted
RX Only: See important safety information about Suboxone
SUBOXONE is indicated for the treatment of opioid dependence in adults. SUBOXONE should not be taken by individuals who have been shown to be hypersensitive to buprenorphine or naloxone as serious adverse reactions, including anaphylactic shock, have been reported. Taking SUBOXONE with other opioid medicines, benzodiazepines, alcohol, or other central nervous system depressants can cause breathing problems that can lead to coma and death. Other side-effects may include headaches, nausea, vomiting, constipation, insomnia, pain, increased sweating, sleepiness, dizziness, coordination problems, physical dependence or abuse, and liver problems. For more information about SUBOXONE, see Suboxone.com, the full Prescribing Information, and Medication Guide or talk to your healthcare provider. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Self-pay also available. See Pricing. Don’t see your provider? Schedule a free call to check your coverage.
Step 1
A Quick, Free Call
We’ll chat with you about your situation to make sure our program right for you and answer any questions you have.
Step 2
Your First Appointment
You’ll meet your medical provider and receive your full treatment plan to help with opioid dependance.
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Suboxone, the Same Day
If you and your provider decide Suboxone is a good fit, pick up your prescription same-day at a nearby pharmacy.
Enrollment Hours
7:00am - 8:00pm MST
Meet Your Care Team
Therapy Team
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Convenience
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Privacy
Your virtual treatment, which is offered through our secure app, is 100% private and confidential.
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Flexibility
We offer flexibility in both your schedule and treatment plan, allowing you to schedule appointments when it works for you.
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Less Wait Times
Unlike many in-office Suboxone doctors, you can get seen by a provider almost right away.
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Robust Suppport
Our online support groups provide you with peer encouragement and guidance and increase your chances of sustained recovery.
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Top Doctors
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Insurance Coverage
We accept most major insurance providers and work directly with them to ensure you get the most out of your coverage.
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Lower Cost
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Same-Day Prescriptions
Over 95% of our prescriptions are filled the same day, allowing you to get the care you need quickly.
[What I like most about Bicycle Health so far is them] creating a space and program for the patient to be honest, open, and transparent about substance usage without facing "punishment", "judgment", and being able to develop goals with the patient's provider that fits even the most complex needs of the patient.
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DR. JEN SMITH ON WORKING AT BICYCLE HEALTH
“I don't have to wake up every morning, drive to a clinic, wait in line or worry about missing work for appointments.”
Denver, Colorado, like many urban areas across the United States, has faced significant challenges with opioid misuse and overdoses. The city has seen a sharp increase in opioid-related deaths, particularly driven by the rise in fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid.
The availability of prescription opioids, combined with socioeconomic factors such as homelessness, unemployment, and access to healthcare, has exacerbated the crisis.
Public health officials in Denver are working to combat the epidemic through harm reduction strategies, including the distribution of naloxone and the establishment of safe injection sites, as well as expanding access to addiction treatment services. Despite these efforts, the city continues to grapple with the complexities of the opioid epidemic, which impacts diverse populations across various socioeconomic backgrounds.
Key Statistics on Opioid Use in Denver:
- An estimated 6,688 people aged 12 years and older were affected by opioid use disorder, opioid misuse, or opioid poisoning in Denver
- In 2022, the city reported over 300 opioid-related fatalities, with a significant proportion linked to synthetic opioids like fentanyl.
- From 2019 to 2021, fentanyl-related overdose deaths in Denver increased by 308%.
Opioid Overdose Statistics in Denver
In 2023, Denver experienced its highest number of drug-related overdose deaths ever recorded.
- 522 fatal drug overdoses occurred in Denver in 2023
- This represents a 15% increase from 2022
- Fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, was a primary driver of this increase
Demographic Data & Insights
The opioid epidemic affects various demographics, such as race and age, differently. Here are some insights:
- Non-Hispanic whites are disproportionately affected by the prescription opioid epidemic, with age-adjusted death rates more than three times higher than non-Hispanic blacks.
- However, racial disparities in opioid prescribing practices have been observed, with minorities less likely to receive opioid prescriptions in certain healthcare settings.
- Adolescents and young adults (12-25 years) show the highest rates of past-year nonmedical opioid use.
- Adults (26+ years) have lower rates of nonmedical use but experience the greatest overall exposure to prescription opioids.
- Women aged 65 and older have shown the highest prevalence of long-term opioid use.
- Lower-income areas tend to experience higher rates of opioid-related issues.
Opioid Prescribing Trends
In Denver, opioid prescribing patterns have shown notable trends in recent years. The use of Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) has been a critical tool in managing prescriptions and monitoring opioid use.
- From 2020 to 2023, there was a 23% decrease in high-dose opioid prescriptions, which is attributed to stricter regulations and guidelines aimed at reducing the risk of addiction and overdose.
- In 2022, approximately 6.5% of the adult population reported misusing prescription opioids, with over-prescription and inadequate oversight being key contributing factors.
The state of Colorado has implemented various strategies to curb opioid misuse, including enhancing PDMP usage and promoting best practices among healthcare providers.
These efforts have led to a gradual decline in opioid prescriptions, with a 13% reduction in the number of opioid pills dispensed from 2019 to 2023. Moreover, Colorado's healthcare system is increasingly adopting alternative pain management therapies, further contributing to the reduction in opioid prescriptions.
State Funds & Resource Allocation
Denver Health has taken a proactive and comprehensive approach to addressing the opioid epidemic, implementing innovative strategies to provide care for those struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD).
Denver Health and Colorado state initiatives have implemented measures to promote safer opioid prescribing:
- Denver Health provides integrated opioid services, including Colorado’s first Opioid Treatment Hub and Spoke model
- The state has adopted revised Guidelines for Prescribing and Dispensing Opioids, which include:
- Enhanced patient education on the risks and benefits of opioid therapy
- Reduction in days of treatment for acute pain
- Emphasis on safe prescribing thresholds
Denver Health has implemented an integrated opioid service delivery model, known as the Opioid Treatment Hub and Spoke system, which:
- Standardizes evaluation and referral processes
- Increases capacity across the opioid treatment program system
- Provides seamless transitions between different levels of care
The Center for Addiction Medicine at Denver Health, established in 2019, offers a wide range of services to support individuals throughout their recovery journey, including:
- Prevention and education programs
- Harm reduction strategies
- Formal treatment and management of addiction disorders
- Post-treatment services and resources for ongoing recovery support
Resource & Support Groups in Denver
- Narcotics Anonymous (NA) in Denver
- SMART Recovery in Denver
- Denver Recovery Group
- Provides comprehensive MAT services, including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone, along with counseling and support.
- Address: 2822 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
- Denver Health Outpatient Behavioral Health Services
- Offers MAT with options, such as methadone and buprenorphine, alongside a range of behavioral health services and counseling.
- Address: 777 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80204
- Front Range Clinic
- Specializes in MAT including Suboxone and naltrexone, providing personalized treatment plans and counseling.
- Address: 1550 S Colorado Blvd Suite 117, Denver, CO 80222
- Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center (CBHC)
- Offers MAT with Suboxone and naltrexone, combined with comprehensive behavioral health therapies and counseling.
- Address: 7000 E Belleview Ave Suite 250, Denver, CO 80237
Frequently Asked Questions
The cost of buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone) varies based on your insurance. Most Medicare and private insurance companies DO cover generic buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone), though may specify the formulation (film vs tab) and set dose limits. The best way to find out is to contact your insurance company.
If you do not have insurance, the cost can vary based on the prescribed dose. Patients unable to afford buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone) (regardless of insurance coverage) can apply for cost-assistance. The company that makes Suboxone offers this type of program to help reduce out-of-pocket expenses. To learn more, go to: inSupport program.
You can also get discounted buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone) using pharmacy coupons or cash prizes. If you go to the GoodRx website (goodrx.com), you can enter in your zip code and find coupons and discounts at your pharmacy of choice. (On average, if you use GoodRx coupons/discounts, you can slash the typical price of generic Suboxone film from $395 to $118).
If you do not have insurance, the cost can vary based on the prescribed dose. Patients unable to afford buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone) (regardless of insurance coverage) can apply for cost-assistance. The company that makes Suboxone offers this type of program to help reduce out-of-pocket expenses. To learn more, go to: inSupport program.
You can also get discounted buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone) using pharmacy coupons or cash prizes. If you go to the GoodRx website (goodrx.com), you can enter in your zip code and find coupons and discounts at your pharmacy of choice. (On average, if you use GoodRx coupons/discounts, you can slash the typical price of generic Suboxone film from $395 to $118).
Yes, because of COVID-19, our addiction medicine doctors can write Suboxone prescriptions online. Before COVID-19, doctors who prescribed buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone) were required to see each patient in person before writing that patient’s first Suboxone prescription. The in-person requirements were mandated by a law called the “Ryan Haight Act” which was passed by Congress in 2008. But because of the COVID-19 emergency, providers like the ones at Bicycle Health can write Suboxone prescriptions based on telehealth visits only. This eliminates the need for in-person visits for people who want to start treatment online with buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone). The ability for addiction medicine doctors to prescribe buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone) to patients who start treatment after the COVID-19 emergency eventually ends is still up in the air. We are currently waiting for guidance from the federal government about whether addiction medicine doctors will continue to be able to write Suboxone prescriptions to new patients without an in-person visit once the COVID-19 emergency ends.
Yes! As long as you are getting buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone) from a physician or physician assistant with a license to prescribe Suboxone, it is perfectly legal to get Suboxone prescription online. Providers who can prescribe buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone) have received extra training and obtained a waiver (known as an “x” license) from the DEA.
Before you are prescribed buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone), you will need to undergo an initial medical evaluation so that the doctor can ensure that it is an appropriate medication for you, though this does not require an in-person visit and can be done via telehealth (with video or telephone).
Once you have completed this assessment, the doctor will send a prescription to your preferred pharmacy. So, yes! You can find a licensed buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone) provider online and they can get you started on it via telehealth services without any in-person appointments.
Before you are prescribed buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone), you will need to undergo an initial medical evaluation so that the doctor can ensure that it is an appropriate medication for you, though this does not require an in-person visit and can be done via telehealth (with video or telephone).
Once you have completed this assessment, the doctor will send a prescription to your preferred pharmacy. So, yes! You can find a licensed buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone) provider online and they can get you started on it via telehealth services without any in-person appointments.
It’s easy to schedule an appointment with the addiction medicine doctors at Bicycle Health and our website will check your cost at the same time. To see if we are available in your area and to make your first appointment, visit our scheduling tool here.
If you would like more support around addiction or mental health, SAMHSA’s national helpline (1-800-662-HELP/4357) is available 24/7, 365 days a year. It is a free and confidential service that can direct individuals or families to further treatment options. For example, if you need a detox program, an inpatient program, a dual diagnosis program (that treats both addiction AND mental health), an intensive outpatient program, if you would like to find a methadone clinic, or find a buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone) provider based on your location, they can help direct you or your loved ones to the most appropriate next steps in treatment.
- Buprenorphine/naloxone (Subxone) which is available in outpatient clinics (at your primary care doctor’s office or a psychiatrist’s office)
- Naloxone (Vivitrol) which is available in outpatient clinics (at your primary care doctor’s office or a psychiatrist’s office)
- Methadone, which is available only through methadone clinics
If you are interested in Buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone) offered entirely through telehealth services, visit bicyclehealth.com. To get help on finding other treatment options and levels of care (such as inpatient programs, intensive outpatient programs/IOPs, residential programs, and methadone clinics), call the SAMHSA helpline at:
1-800-662-HELP (4357).
The short answer is, “yes, online addiction medicine doctors are legitimate.” The longer answer is that the online addiction medicine providers at Bicycle Health have at least as much training and experience as in-person addiction medicine doctors. And because Bicycle Health treats patients across the country, our online doctors meet the highest national standards. Our doctors have trained at some of the best medical residency programs and medical schools in the country including Harvard, Johns Hopkins, University of Pennsylvania, University of Arizona, University of Kentucky, and many others. Numerous studies have shown that online addiction medicine is at least as good as in-person clinics, and has even better results than in-person clinics for many patients.
Bicycle Health Suboxone Clinic
1400 16th Street, 16 Market Square Suite 400, Room 4066, Denver, CO 80202
