The Need For Suboxone Doctors in Wyoming

The opioid epidemic hasn’t skipped over the state of Wyoming. In fact, it is worse here than most states in certain respects. In 2017, according to DrugAbuse.gov, medical practices in the state of Wyoming wrote an average of 64.8 opioid prescriptions for every 100 persons. That’s above the national average. This means that there are more opioids per person in Wyoming than in most states in the Union.

In 2017, the United States saw 47,600 opioid-related overdose deaths. Wyoming had an average of 12.2 overdose related deaths per 100,000 people. While national rates of opioid overdoses have gone down, thanks to the availability of Narcan and individuals looking for a Suboxone clinic in Wyoming, the rates are still far too high. 

Due to the high rates of opioid prescription and opioid-related overdose, more people are looking for a Suboxone doctor in Wyoming.

Suboxone® in Wyoming

Suboxone, also known by its generic names buprenorphine and naloxone, is the leading medical treatment for opioid addiction. Treatment for opioids is difficult. Withdrawal from opioids can pose serious medical risks and medications like suboxone help individuals ease their way off of harder opioids. We are proud to be able to prescribe Suboxone for individuals looking to incorporate this medication into their addiction recovery program. There is a major concern about Suboxone availability. Only certified doctors are able to prescribe Suboxone.

According to Samhsa.gov the state of Wyoming has only 77 certified Suboxone doctors. The vast majority of these doctors are located in Cheyenne. Individuals not in the greater Cheyenne area might have difficulty finding a certified Suboxone doctor near them. Regular doctors cannot prescribe Suboxone. Doctors need a special certification from the DEA, known as a DATA Waiver, in order to be able to prescribe Suboxone. This is where we come in. 

Because we are a telemedicine solution, we can operate in any part of the state of Wyoming. This means that no matter where you are, we can work with your recovery program to get you the medication you need.

Cost of Suboxone Treatment in Wyoming

A traditional Suboxone clinic in Wyoming can be very expensive. Individuals can expect to pay up to $500 per visit. Because of the chronic nature of addiction, insurance companies often provide little or no coverage for this medical conditions. Calculating the exact cost of treatment is difficult due to each insurance policy being different, co-pays varying, and each local clinic having different pricing. This means that it can be easier to talk about costs in terms of cash payment.

As mentioned, a local Suboxone doctor in Wyoming can charge upwards of $500 per visit. This is on top of the cost of the medication which can cost as much as $150 for a 30 day supply. Recovery Delivered is a telemedicine solution that reduces the overhead costs of running a Suboxone clinic and passes the savings to the customer. Our online clinic charges a fraction of the in-person alternatives. 

At $55 per meeting, you can meet with a Recovery Delivered doctor for a tenth of what an in-person doctor could cost. Medication price varies by dosage, however, most of our clients are under $80 per month. In addition to the savings, being online means we are conveniently located wherever you have access to the internet. No more waiting in line or long drives to the nearest Suboxone clinic in Wyoming.