Sustained-release buprenorphine formulations

a buprenorphine and formulation technology, applied in the field of sustained-release buprenorphine formulations, can solve the problems of high rate of non-adherence, high cost to individuals, families, and society, and achieve the effect of reducing withdrawal symptoms

Inactive Publication Date: 2018-08-30
INDIVIOR UK
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The patent text describes a comprehensive approach to studying the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of sustained-release buprenorphine formulations in opioid-dependent subjects. This approach integrates data from multiple studies and uses a population pharmacokinetic model to predict the expected μORO (the receptor that buprenorphine targets) after repeated doses of the formulation. The results of this analysis were used to develop a dose selection criterion for the treatment of opioid dependence. The text also describes the complex absorption profile of the formulation, with double peaks and a prolonged plasma terminal half-life. The model predicts that the slow release of buprenorphine from the sustained-release formulation results in a curvilinear plasma concentration-time profile. The clinical efficacy of the treatment is believed to result from the medication's ability to alleviate withdrawal symptoms and block the subjective effects of opioid agonists. The trial simulation indicates that ≥70% receptor occupancy may be achieved after multiple doses of the formulation.

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Opioid addiction is a problem with high costs to individuals, families, and society.
A major issue in the pharmacological treatment of opioid dependence is the high rate of non-adherence.
Currently, there is no approved parenterally-administered, sustained-release buprenorphine product indicated for the treatment of opioid dependence.
The covariate analysis was unable to detect any relevant impact of the demographic characteristics of the subjects enrolled in the trial, probably due to the limited sample size.
Thus, once μORO is saturated, increasing doses are not expected to exert any appreciable effect.

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[0053]Formulation D is a compound containing 200 mg / mL buprenorphine base in a form suitable for subcutaneous injection and allowing for the release of buprenorphine at therapeutic levels for at least 28 days. Following administration of Formulation D, day-to-day compliance over the ensuing month would not be a potential issue as it is with existing products that are administered on a daily basis. Also, since Formulation D contains buprenorphine base in a sustained release delivery formulation, the safety profile and clinical efficacy of Formulation D are expected to be similar to that of sublingually administered buprenorphine (e.g., SUBUTEX®) and buprenorphine / naloxone treatments (e.g., SUBUXONE®).

[0054]The primary goal of this study was to develop a model-based approach to rationally support and justify the dose and dosing regimen of Formulation D in Phase 2 and 3 trials. For this purpose, a modeling strategy was implemented to characterize the population pharmacokinetics of bupr...

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[0078]This study implemented pharmacokinetic / pharmacodynamics (PK / PD) modeling to support the clinical development of Formulation D, a sustained-release formulation of buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid dependence. Such a formulation could offer advantages over existing buprenorphine pharmacotherapy by improving patient compliance and reducing the diversion of the product.

[0079]A population pharmacokinetic model was developed using 36 opioid-dependent subjects who received single subcutaneous doses of Formulation D. Another PK / PD model was developed using μ-opioid receptor occupancy data to predict efficacy of Formulation D after repeated doses. It was also assessed how buprenorphine plasma concentrations were correlated to opioid withdrawal symptoms and hydromorphone agonist blockade data from 15 heroin-dependent subjects.

[0080]The resulting pharmacokinetic model accurately described buprenorphine and norbuprenorphine plasma concentrations. A saturable maximum effect (Emax) ...

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[0083]As described in Examples 1 and 2, modeling showed that mu opioid receptor occupancy (RO)≥70% and buprenorphine plasma levels ≥2 ng / mL are needed to provide full blockade of opioid agonist effects (Nasser et al, Clin Pharmacokinet, 2014). This Example 3 was performed to assess Formulation D (containing 300 mg buprenorphine) blockade of hydromorphone-induced subjective and reinforcing effects, and to determine the accuracy of the modeling presented in Example 1 and 2 in a clinical setting.

[0084]39 subjects with opioid use disorder (not seeking treatment) first completed 3 hydromorphone challenges (0, 6, 18 mg intramuscular on 3 consecutive days in randomized order), then 3 hydromorphone challenges at the end of 14-day SUBOXONE® film stabilization. This was followed by two injections of Formulation D (containing 300 mg buprenorphine) separated by 28 days. For 12 weeks after the first Formulation D dose, on days 5-7 of each week, subjects received 3 hydromorphone challenges in ran...

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Abstract

The disclosure is directed to sustained-release buprenorphine formulations that provide long-term, therapeutic levels of buprenorphine for the treatment of pain and the maintenance treatment of opioid use disorders, such as opioid dependence.

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CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 14 / 935,168 filed Nov. 6, 2015, which claims priority to U.S. Application No. 62 / 076,854 filed Nov. 7, 2014, U.S. Application No. 62 / 100,391 filed Jan. 6, 2015; U.S. Application No. 62 / 112,546 filed Feb. 5, 2015, and U.S. Application No. 62 / 199,778 filed Jul. 31, 2015, the disclosures of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The disclosure is directed to sustained-release buprenorphine formulations that provide long-term, therapeutic levels of buprenorphine for the treatment of pain and the maintenance treatment of opioid use disorders, such as opioid dependence.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Opioid addiction is a neurobehavioral syndrome characterized by the repeated, compulsive seeking and use of an opioid despite adverse social, psychological, and / or physical consequences. Opioid addiction is a problem with high costs to...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61K31/485A61K9/00
CPCA61K9/0019A61K31/485A61P25/04A61P25/36A61K47/22A61K47/34
InventorNASSER, AZMI
OwnerINDIVIOR UK