Delta Lifestyle Solutions offers Brixadi, an extended-release buprenorphine injection, for patients in Bridgeport and north-central West Virginia who want to move off daily Suboxone film or tablets and onto a weekly or monthly shot instead.
If you’re tired of remembering a daily dose, worried about take-home film being lost or diverted, or just want fewer touchpoints with your medication, Brixadi is worth asking about at your next visit.
What Is Brixadi and How Is It Different From Suboxone Film?
Brixadi is the brand name for extended-release buprenorphine, delivered as a subcutaneous injection instead of a sublingual film or tablet you dissolve under your tongue every day. It’s FDA-approved for the treatment of opioid use disorder in both weekly and monthly formulations, so instead of remembering a dose every morning, you get an injection from your provider on a set schedule.
The active medication, buprenorphine, is the same medication in Suboxone film. Brixadi doesn’t change what you’re being treated with, it changes how often you have to think about it.
Weekly or Monthly? How Delta Decides Which Brixadi Schedule Fits You
Delta Lifestyle Solutions uses both Brixadi formulations, and which one you start on depends on where you are in treatment:
- Weekly injections are used for patients who are new to treatment or not yet stable, including patients still using illicit opioids. The shorter interval lets your provider monitor your response and adjust dosing more closely during this period.
- Monthly injections are for patients who are stable and established in treatment, once you and your provider agree you’re ready for a longer interval between visits.
This means most patients don’t start on the monthly shot on day one. Expect your provider to walk you through a weekly stabilization period first if you’re new to Brixadi or still working toward stability.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Brixadi Injections?
Brixadi tends to be a good fit if any of the following sound familiar:
- You’re already stable on sublingual buprenorphine (Suboxone film or tablets) and want a lower-maintenance option.
- You’ve struggled to take a daily dose consistently, even when you want to stay on track.
- You’d rather not carry take-home film, whether for privacy, travel, or concerns about it being lost, damaged, or diverted.
- You’re new to treatment or still stabilizing and want closer, more frequent support through weekly visits.
- You want fewer daily decisions tied to your recovery so it fades further into the background of a normal life.
Your Delta provider will confirm whether you can start Brixadi directly or need a short stabilization period on sublingual buprenorphine first, based on your current treatment history.
Brixadi vs Suboxone Film: Which Is Right for You?
| Feature | Brixadi (Injection) | Suboxone (Film/Tablet) |
| Dosing frequency | Weekly (new/unstable) or monthly (stable) | Daily |
| How it’s taken | Injected by your provider | Self-administered under the tongue |
| Take-home medication | None between visits | Yes, dispensed for daily use |
| Best for | Patients wanting closer monitoring early on, or fewer touchpoints once stable | Patients who prefer daily self-management |
How the Brixadi Program Works at Delta Lifestyle Solutions
- Initial evaluation. Your provider reviews your treatment history and determines whether you’ll start on the weekly or monthly schedule.
- Injection visit. Brixadi is administered in-office at our Bridgeport, WV clinic by your provider, since it requires a subcutaneous injection rather than a prescription you pick up at a pharmacy.
- Weekly stabilization, if needed. New and not-yet-stable patients, including those still using illicit opioids, are started on weekly injections so your provider can monitor your response closely.
- Transition to monthly. Once you’re stable and established in treatment, your provider can move you to the monthly injection schedule.
- Check-ins. Progress and dose adjustments are managed through a mix of in-office visits and telemedicine follow-ups, similar to our Suboxone telemedicine program.
Does Insurance Cover Brixadi Injections?
Most plans that cover Suboxone, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, WellPoint, Aetna, The Health Plan, and West Virginia Medicaid, also cover FDA-approved extended-release buprenorphine as part of substance use disorder benefits. Extended-release injectable medications like Brixadi more commonly require prior authorization than daily film, so confirming your specific coverage before your first injection visit is worth the extra step. Call 681-456-0005 and our team will verify your benefits and walk you through any prior authorization needed.
How Much Does Brixadi Cost Without Insurance?
If you don’t have insurance or your plan doesn’t cover Brixadi, self-pay pricing at Delta Lifestyle Solutions is:
| Formulation | Self-Pay Price |
| Weekly injection | $400 and up |
| Monthly injection | $1,200 and up |
Exact pricing depends on your specific dose. Call our Bridgeport office at 681-456-0005 for a quote before your first visit.
How Is Brixadi Different From Sublocade?
Brixadi and Sublocade are both extended-release buprenorphine injections, but Brixadi is available in a weekly formulation in addition to a monthly one, giving patients and providers more flexibility on dosing schedule, particularly for patients who aren’t stable enough yet for a full month between doses. Sublocade is monthly only. Which one makes sense for you depends on your current dose, treatment history, and stability, which is something to discuss directly with your provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Delta Lifestyle Solutions offer Brixadi in Bridgeport, WV?
Yes. Delta Lifestyle Solutions administers Brixadi, an extended-release buprenorphine injection, in-office at our Bridgeport clinic as an alternative to daily Suboxone film.
Is Brixadi a weekly or monthly shot?
Both. Weekly injections are used for patients who are new to treatment or not yet stable, including those still using illicit opioids. Monthly injections are for patients who are stable and established in treatment. Your provider determines which schedule fits your current stage of care.
Do I need to already be on Suboxone before switching to Brixadi?
In most cases, patients are stabilized on sublingual buprenorphine first, though your provider will confirm the right approach for your specific situation during your initial evaluation.
Does insurance cover Brixadi?
Most plans that cover Suboxone also cover Brixadi, though extended-release injectable medications more often require prior authorization. Call 681-456-0005 to verify your specific benefits.
How much does Brixadi cost without insurance at Delta Lifestyle Solutions?
Self-pay pricing starts at $400 for the weekly injection and $1,200 for the monthly injection, depending on your dose. Call 681-456-0005 for an exact quote.
How is Brixadi different from Sublocade?
Both are extended-release buprenorphine injections, but Brixadi offers a weekly option in addition to monthly dosing, while Sublocade is monthly only.