Exploring Diversion Concerns as a Modifiable Buprenorphine-prescribing Barrier Among Primary Care Professionals

The authors investigate the concerns of primary care professionals (PCPs) regarding the diversion of buprenorphine prescriptions as a barrier to prescribing medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD). Through interviews with Ohio PCPs, they identify that these diversion concerns significantly influence prescribing behaviors and highlight the need for targeted information to alleviate these fears and promote buprenorphine adoption. The study suggests that addressing these concerns is crucial for expanding access to effective treatments in primary care settings.