Mason, Ohio
Sublocade Treatment in Mason, Ohio
Looking for Sublocade or Brixadi treatment close to home? Thinking Therapeutics offers both extended-release buprenorphine injections as part of personalized treatment for opioid use disorder in Mason, Ohio, with Nikki Ruoss, APRN, PMHNP-BC. Whether you're exploring medication options or considering a change from daily buprenorphine, we'll talk through your history, answer your questions, and develop a plan together.
Sublocade and Brixadi
Sublocade® and Brixadi® are both extended-release buprenorphine injections used to treat moderate to severe opioid use disorder. Instead of taking a daily medication, you receive an injection that releases buprenorphine steadily over time. Sublocade is given once a month, while Brixadi is available as a weekly or monthly injection.
According to the official prescribing information, these medications are intended for adults who have already been stabilized on a daily transmucosal (under-the-tongue or inside-the-cheek) buprenorphine product for at least seven days. They are given by a healthcare provider as a subcutaneous injection, and they are part of a complete treatment plan that includes counseling and psychosocial support.
For full details, see the official Sublocade website and the official Brixadi website and prescribing information.
How treatment works here
Evaluation and planning. We start with a conversation about your history, your goals, and what's worked — or hasn't — for you before. If an extended-release buprenorphine injection seems like a good fit, we build a plan together and decide whether Sublocade or Brixadi suits you best.
Medication ordering. Sublocade and Brixadi are ordered through a specialty pharmacy process, which typically involves insurance verification and often prior authorization. We coordinate that process for you and let you know what to expect before your first injection.
In-office injections. Each injection is given at our Mason office. Depending on the medication and dose you and Nikki choose, appointments may be weekly or monthly, and the visit itself is usually brief — with time to check in about how you're feeling.
Thinking about switching from Suboxone?
Many people who take daily buprenorphine products like Suboxone wonder whether a weekly or monthly injection would fit their life better — no daily routine, no medication to keep track of. If that's you, we'll review your current dose, your stability, and your preferences, and talk honestly about whether switching makes sense.
Sublocade and Brixadi aren't the right choice for everyone, and there's no pressure either way. The goal is a plan that works for your life.
Ongoing follow-up and recovery support
Medication is one part of recovery. At Thinking Therapeutics, your injection visits are also a chance to talk about how things are going — sleep, mood, stress, relationships, and the bigger picture of your life. Because we also provide psychiatric medication management and substance use and recovery care, we can address mental health and substance use together rather than in separate silos.
Insurance and cost
Coverage, prior authorization requirements, and medication costs for Sublocade or Brixadi depend on your specific insurance plan. Many plans cover it, often with prior authorization, but the details vary.
Call us with your insurance information and we'll verify your benefits before treatment begins, so you can make an informed decision. Learn more on our insurance page.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I receive Sublocade or Brixadi in Mason, Ohio?
Thinking Therapeutics offers both Sublocade and Brixadi at our office at 7588 Central Parke Blvd, Suite 321, Mason, OH 45040. Injections are given in the office by a qualified provider. Call (513) 460-3119 or use our contact form to ask about getting started.
Do you offer both Sublocade and Brixadi?
Yes. We offer both extended-release buprenorphine injections. Sublocade is given once monthly, while Brixadi is available as a weekly or monthly injection. The two medications work similarly but differ in dosing schedules and formulation, and we'll talk through which option fits your life best.
Can I switch from Suboxone to Sublocade or Brixadi?
Possibly. Extended-release buprenorphine injections are intended for people who have already been stabilized on a daily transmucosal buprenorphine medication (such as Suboxone) for at least seven days. If you're taking Suboxone and wondering whether a weekly or monthly injection might fit your life better, we'll review your history together and talk through whether switching is appropriate for you.
Does insurance cover Sublocade or Brixadi?
Coverage, prior authorization requirements, and medication costs depend on your specific insurance plan. Many plans do cover extended-release buprenorphine injections, often with prior authorization. Contact us with your insurance information and we'll verify your benefits before treatment begins so you know what to expect.
What happens at my first appointment?
Your first visit is a conversation. We'll talk about your history, your goals, and your experience with buprenorphine or other treatments. Together we'll decide whether Sublocade or Brixadi is a good fit, review safety information, and map out a plan — including how medication ordering and scheduling work.
Are injections given in the office?
Yes. Sublocade and Brixadi are injections that must be administered by a healthcare provider in a medical setting — they are not dispensed for take-home use. You'll come to our Mason office for each injection, and we'll use those visits to check in on how you're doing.
Ready to talk it over?
Thinking Therapeutics, LLC
7588 Central Parke Blvd, Suite 321
Mason, OH 45040
In-person care in Mason, with telehealth available throughout Ohio.