Therapeutics Research Note: Compounded Buprenorphine Stability

ArticleLast Updated December 20171 min read

Buccally administered, compounded buprenorphine is a frequently used pain medication in cats. The long-term stability of compounded buprenorphine solutions is unknown.

In this study, the authors used high-performance liquid chromatography to determine the stability of a 3 mg/mL-compounded buprenorphine product. The formulation remained stable under refrigeration and at room temperature for 90 days. However, some of the room-temperature samples developed a white sediment, and pH decreased over time, indicating possible degradation.

The authors concluded that the 3 mg/mL-compounded buprenorphine product is stable for 90 days when refrigerated and stored in amber glass bottles.