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Buprenorphine
Extended Release

An injectable analgesic for rats and mice

READY TO SHIP!

Buprenorphine Extended Release

A new injectable analgesic for rats and mice

Meet our analgesic for lab animal pain relief

Epicur’s Buprenorphine ER is a long-acting Buprenorphine SR analgesic, specifically developed for research rats and mice.

Small volumes – Ease of injection – Lower viscosity

Developed with input from laboratory animal veterinarians, scientists, research personnel, vivarium directors and distributors across North America and Europe.

Buprenorphine ER Lab Animals

Learn more about our new, longer-lasting buprenorphine for your lab or facility—get the brochure!

Ease of Withdrawing Epicur Pharma's Buprenorphine ER

Important Safety and Handling Information: Buprenorphine is a Schedule III controlled substance with human abuse and addiction potential. Avoid accidental skin contact, needlestick exposure, or ingestion. Use appropriate controls for storage, handling, administration, inventory, and disposal of these medications in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

Buprenorphine ER Published Study 

Pharmacokinetics and Analgesic Efficacy of a Novel Extended-Release Buprenorphine Formulation in Mice (March, 2026)

 

Join us for our upcoming and on-demand webinars!

Smooth Delivery: A Novel Extended-Release Buprenorphine in Laboratory Animals

This webinar highlighted the importance of analgesia and pain management in laboratory rodents with a focus on a novel injectable buprenorphine extended-release analgesic. 

Smooth Delivery: A Novel Extended-Release Buprenorphine in Laboratory Animals

This webinar covered rodent pain management and a new long-acting buprenorphine that’s easier to use and improves comfort.

One Dose. Three Days of Relief.

Buprenorphine ER is a long-acting buprenorphine analgesic designed for sustained pain relief in rats and mice with a single SC injection.

Labor-saving fewer interventions

Validated efficacy 72+ hours of action

Up to 6-month shelf life, resulting in fewer reorders and reduced waste

High protocol compliance reduced error margin & pharmaceutical waste, improved regulatory compliance

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Regulatory-driven enhanced pain mitigation

Optimized viscosity compatible with small-gauge needles (27-30G)

Compatible with most research protocols involving post-op and post-procedure pain