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.
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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
9:00am - 10:00pm EST
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.
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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.”
The opioid crisis has significantly impacted Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with alarming statistics highlighting the severity of the situation. The opioid epidemic in this area has evolved significantly over the past decade, driven by the rising presence of fentanyl and its analogs in the local drug supply.
Fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid, has become increasingly common, contributing to a dramatic increase in overdose deaths. In 2017, Pittsburgh saw a peak of 835 fatal overdoses, with 73% involving fentanyl. The presence of fentanyl analogs, such as acetyl fentanyl and para-fluorofentanyl, has further complicated the crisis. These substances are often mixed in unpredictable and dangerous quantities, leading to accidental overdoses.
The City of Pittsburgh has implemented an innovative Opioid Overdose Dashboard to address the ongoing opioid crisis and improve public health outcomes. This powerful tool utilizes de-identified data from the Bureau of EMS to provide comprehensive, up-to-date information on opioid overdose incidents within the city.
Key Statistics on Opioid Use in Pittsburgh
- In 2021, an estimated 2.5 million people aged 18 years or older in the U.S. had opioid use disorder, with only 22% receiving medication-assisted treatment.
- Demographic trends show the crisis affects all groups, but some are disproportionately affected.
- COVID-19 has exacerbated the opioid epidemic in Pittsburgh and nationwide.
- Data from 2022 indicate that opioid overdoses are the leading cause of accidental deaths in Pittsburgh, with a notable impact on younger populations.
- In 2017, Pittsburgh experienced a peak of 835 fatal overdoses, with fentanyl being involved in 73% of these deaths.
Opioid Overdose Statistics in Pittsburgh
- Allegheny County has seen one of the largest spikes in opioid use and overdoses in the last decade.
- Opioid-related overdose deaths in Allegheny County increased from 17.4 per 100,000 in 2008 to 23.9 per 100,000 in 2014.
- One study identified 3,182 opioid overdose events in Pittsburgh.
- Data from 2022 indicate that opioid overdoses are the leading cause of accidental deaths in Pittsburgh, with a notable impact on younger populations.
- Pittsburgh has seen a sharp increase in opioid-related overdoses and deaths in recent years.
- There was a sharp increase in drug overdose deaths in 2020, coinciding with the challenges of the ongoing substance use epidemic and the COVID-19 pandemic.
- In 2017, Pittsburgh experienced a peak of 835 fatal overdoses, with fentanyl being involved in 73% of these deaths.
Demographic Data & Insights
The opioid crisis affects all demographics, but some groups are less likely to receive treatment, including:
- Black adults
- Women
- Unemployed individuals
- Those in nonmetropolitan areas
Other demographic insights include:
- Rural communities often experience higher rates of opioid prescriptions and overdose deaths.
- Limited access to treatment facilities in rural areas exacerbates the problem.
- Socioeconomic factors like poverty and unemployment contribute to higher risk in rural settings.
- Limited access to healthcare and addiction treatment services in low-income areas perpetuates the cycle.
- Historically, white populations in rural areas have been more heavily impacted by prescription opioid misuse.
- Recent trends show increasing opioid use and overdose rates among Black and Hispanic populations in urban areas.
- Asian Americans generally have lower representation among opioid poisoning patients.
- Young adults (18-25) are at particularly high risk for opioid misuse and overdose.
- Men generally have higher rates of opioid use disorder and overdose deaths.
- Women, however, are more likely to be prescribed opioids and may progress to misuse more quickly.
Economic Impact of Opioid Crisis
- Hospital charges and emergency department visits related to opioid abuse, dependence, or overdoses doubled from 2014 to 2017.
- People who misuse opioids consistently demonstrate higher healthcare utilization compared to the average population, including more frequent inpatient, outpatient, emergency department visits, and rehabilitation facility use.
- Lost workplace productivity accounts for a substantial portion of the overall economic cost of opioid abuse.
- The permanent loss of workforce due to opioid-related deaths has long-term implications for local businesses and the tax base.
State Funds & Resource Allocation
- Pennsylvania’s Act of 139 (2014) allows first responders and others to administer naloxone, a life-saving medication for opioid overdoses.
- Increased naloxone availability contributed to a 40% decline in overdose deaths in Allegheny County in 2018.
- The city has implemented a robust data collection system that includes the number of overdose incidents, neighborhood-level mapping, demographic information, and more.
- Pittsburgh’s Opioid Overdose Dashboard provides weekly reports to city staff and partner organizations, guides equitable public health responses, and facilitates cross-department coordination.
Resource & Support Groups in Pittsburgh
- Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings in Pittsburgh
- SMART Recovery meetings in Pittsburgh
- Prevention Point Pittsburgh provides essential harm reduction services, including needle exchange and medical care through mobile vans.
- Allegheny Health Network Center for Recovery Medicine
- Runs addiction clinics that offer MAT
- Provides a range of supportive services to address addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders.
- Phone number: (412) 359-4644
- Gateway Rehabsome
- Offers a continuum of care, including inpatient, outpatient, and MAT.
- Phone number: 1-800-472-1177
- Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS)
- Provides access to addiction treatment resources and support services.
- Offers information on local treatment providers.
- Phone number: 1-800-581-9145
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
