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
6:00am - 7:00pm PST
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.
This service is amazing. Pleasant interactions with all staff members. Eric has been very helpful, non-judgemental, and efficient in getting me off of full agonist opioids. I’m already transitioned and doing great.
Web Developer, Sacramento, CA
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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.”
Sacramento County, along with neighboring Placer and El Dorado counties, has consistently shown higher opioid overdose rates compared to the California average.
In addition, Sacramento County has experienced a dramatic surge in fentanyl-related deaths in recent years. In 2018, there were 17 fentanyl-related fatalities in the county. By 2022, this number had skyrocketed to 228 deaths.
Public health initiatives are focusing on increasing awareness of overdose symptoms and expanding access to naloxone, a life-saving medication that can reverse opioid overdoses.
However, disparities in access to medication-assisted treatment persist, calling for creative initiatives and policy changes. Additionally, culturally competent interventions are needed to target at-risk populations, including increasing awareness about synthetic opioids and expanding evidence-based interventions like naloxone distribution.
Key Statistics on Opioid Use in Sacramento
- In Sacramento County, fentanyl-related deaths increased from 17 in 2018 to 305 confirmed deaths in 2023.
- The opioid overdose rate in California as a whole is 10. In Sacramento County, it’s 30.
- There were 207 opioid overdose-related visits to Sacramento County emergency rooms in 2017.
- Between 2018 and 2020, non-heroin-related opioid emergency department visits more than doubled.
Opioid Overdose Statistics in Sacramento
- The opioid crisis in Sacramento reflects broader trends across California. In 2019, the state recorded over 3,200 opioid-related deaths. Between September 2021 and September 2022, California saw 5,942 deaths related to fentanyl, accounting for approximately 86% of all opioid-related fatalities in the state.
- Fentanyl was involved in 86% of all opioid-related deaths in California between September 2021 and September 2022.
Demographic Data & Insights
- Non-Hispanic white adults are 14 times more likely to receive medications for opioid use disorder compared to non-Hispanic Black adults.
- American Indian or Alaska Native and multiracial individuals have higher rates of substance use and substance use disorders.
- Young adults (18-34 years) have a higher risk for opioid misuse compared to older adults.
- Middle-aged adults (40-59 years) receive 45.7% of opioid prescriptions.
- Women report higher lifetime prescription opioid use (54.9%) compared to men (42.2%), indicating a gender disparity in opioid use patterns.
- Rural areas in the Central Valley and Northern California have higher opioid prescription rates than urban areas.
- Residents of large metropolitan areas are three times more likely to receive opioid use disorder medications than those in nonmetropolitan areas.
Common Opioids & Prescribing Trends
- While prescription opioid deaths decreased by 30% from 2011 to 2019, fentanyl-related deaths increased tenfold in the same period.
- Local law enforcement, including DEA officials, have identified fentanyl as the top drug threat in the Sacramento area.
- The number of amphetamine-related emergency department visits in Sacramento County increased nearly 50% between 2018 and 2020.
State Funds & Resource Allocation
- The CA Bridge Program has led to the rapid adoption of low-threshold buprenorphine treatment in California emergency departments.
- California has removed the Treatment Authorization Request (TAR) requirement for most buprenorphine medications under Medi-Cal.
- Sacramento is exploring new methods to address the evolving opioid crisis. One is a collaboration with Song for Charlie to highlight the dangers of self-medication and casual drug use in the fentanyl era. A partnership with AmeriCorps VISTA Program enhances community outreach and education efforts.
Resources and Support Groups in Sacramento
- MedMark Treatment Center
- Offers medications for addiction treatment and individual counseling
- Address: 7240 E. Southgate Dr., Ste G, Sacramento, CA 95823
- Phone: 916-330-3437
- C.O.R.E. Medical Clinic
- Offers medications for addiction treatment, detox, and medical services, including free treatment options
- Address: 2100 Capitol Ave., Sacramento, CA 95816
- Phone: 916-442-4985
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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.
Bicycle Health Suboxone Clinic
3626 Fair Oaks Blvd, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95864
