Notice: X-Waiver No Longer Required

As of Jan 1, 2023, an X-waiver is no longer required per federal law. Any provider with an active DEA license including schedule III medications can now prescribe buprenorphine without an X-waiver.

See Critical Updates About the X-Waiver Removal for more information.

CA BRIDGE – FAQ – Buprenorphine and Pharmacy – January 2021 (1)

Provider Resources

Any provider seeking support for treating patients with MAT may utilize these Substance Use lines.

California Substance Use Hotline:
CA providers only, service of Poison Control
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Focused on rapid access to advice for acute care buprenorphine starts
(844) 326-2626

National Clinician Consultation Center Substance Use Warmline
M-F 6am-5pm. Voicemail 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Specialty addiction medicine consultation
(855) 300-3595

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