RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Buprenorphine injection (temgesic) JF Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin JO Drug Ther Bull FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd SP 17 OP 19 DO 10.1136/dtb.17.5.17 VO 17 IS 5 YR 1979 UL http://dtb.bmj.com/content/17/5/17.abstract AB Buprenorphine (Temgesic - Reckitt & Colman) is a newly available strong analgesic marketed for parenteral administration. It is claimed to have a much longer duration of action than morphine and less risk of physical dependence.