A Bridge to Recovery: Buprenorphine in the Primary Care Setting

This educational activity was developed by the Adult Psychiatric Access Line in cooperation with the Master Center for Addiction Medicine.

This training will equip primary care providers with practical guidance on prescribing a short, three-day supply of buprenorphine as a bridge for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD). Bridge prescribing can reduce withdrawal symptoms, lower the risk of relapse or overdose, and give patients the critical time they need to connect with an addiction medicine specialist for a full diagnosis and treatment plan. Providers will also be introduced to the Adult Psychiatric Access Line, a resource that can assist providers in administering treatment and connect patients to resources.

This enduring material was planned and implemented according to the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the Medical Society of Virginia. The Medical Society of Virginia is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Medical Society of Virginia designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

All planners and faculty for this activity have no financial relationships to disclose.