Active lawsuitDangerous drugsMDL No. 3092
Suboxone film tooth decay lawsuits
Suboxone film is a prescription medicine for opioid use disorder that dissolves under the tongue or inside the cheek. Lawsuits pending in federal court allege that the film is acidic, that it causes tooth decay and dental erosion when it dissolves in the mouth, and that the makers knew but failed to warn. Our legal team reviews these cases. If you used Suboxone film and developed serious dental problems, you can ask for a free case evaluation.
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This page summarizes what pending lawsuits allege, based on court records and official sources. Allegations in a lawsuit are not findings by a court. It's general information, not legal advice about your situation. Last reviewed October 12, 2026.
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Safety note: Buprenorphine medicines treat a serious condition. Don't stop or change your treatment without talking to your prescriber.
At a glance
Suboxone Film Tooth Decay Lawsuits
- Litigation
- In re: Suboxone (Buprenorphine/Naloxone) Film Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 3092
- Court
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
- Judge
- Judge J. Philip Calabrese
- Centralized
- February 2, 2024
- Companies named
- Indivior Inc. and related Indivior companies, and Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc.; Reckitt Benckiser entities were named in some actions
What the lawsuits allege
- Acidic design. Plaintiffs allege the makers designed Suboxone film to be acidic, and that it causes dental erosion and decay when it dissolves in the mouth.
- Failure to warn. Plaintiffs allege the makers knew, but failed to warn, that Suboxone film causes damage to teeth.
- Common questions. The court is considering, among other things, the way the alleged injury happens, the testing the makers did, and whether the warnings about dental problems were sufficient.
An MDL means many people have filed similar lawsuits. It does not mean any court has decided that Suboxone film caused anyone's dental injuries.
Who may be eligible
You may be eligible for a free case evaluation if you used Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone) sublingual film and were diagnosed with tooth decay, dental erosion or other damage to your teeth, such as cavities or tooth loss.
Our attorneys look at
- When you used Suboxone film, and for how long
- When your dental problems started and how they were diagnosed
- The dental treatment you needed, such as fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions or implants
- Your dental history before you started the film
What to gather for your free evaluation
You don't need everything on this list to ask for an evaluation. Gather what you can.
- Pharmacy or prescription records showing Suboxone film and the dates you used it
- The name of the prescriber and the clinic or program
- Dental records, X-rays and treatment plans
- Dental bills and insurance statements
- Photos of your teeth, if you have them
- A short timeline of when you noticed problems and what treatment you had
- Names of dentists you saw before and after you started the film
Where the litigation stands
As of October 2026
- LitigationMDL No. 3092
- CourtU.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
- JudgeJudge J. Philip Calabrese
- CreatedFebruary 2, 2024
As of October 2026, lawsuits allege that Suboxone film was designed to be acidic and causes dental erosion and decay when it dissolves in the mouth, and that the makers knew but failed to warn. The MDL is pending before Judge J. Philip Calabrese in the Northern District of Ohio. The cases are in discovery under the court's bellwether protocol, last amended on March 27, 2026, and on July 16, 2026, the court entered an order on provider depositions for the cases in its core discovery pool.
What regulators have said
On January 12, 2022, the FDA warned about dental problems reported with buprenorphine medicines that dissolve in the mouth, used to treat opioid use disorder and pain, and required a new warning about dental problems on the prescribing information and medication guides. The FDA also said the benefits of these medicines clearly outweigh the risks.
Status checked October 12, 2026. This MDL is listed as pending on the JPML report of pending MDLs dated October 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab). Court dockets change; each page shows the date it was last checked.
Questions
I used Suboxone tablets, not the film. Does this apply to me?
These lawsuits concern Suboxone film. If you used another buprenorphine product that dissolves in the mouth, tell us which one, and our attorneys will review it.
I had some dental problems before. Can I still ask for an evaluation?
Yes. Our attorneys look at your dental history as part of the evaluation. It helps to know what your teeth were like before you started the film.
Should I stop taking my medicine?
No, not on your own. Talk to your prescriber. The FDA has said the benefits of these medicines clearly outweigh the risks, and it advises patients to swish a sip of water around the teeth and gums once the medicine has fully dissolved, wait at least an hour before brushing, and see a dentist for regular checkups.
Is there a deadline?
Yes. Each state sets its own filing deadline, called a statute of limitations, and an MDL does not pause it. The deadline that applies depends on your state and the facts of your case, so it's best to ask early.
Official sources
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- U.S. District Court, Northern District of OhioU.S. District Court, N.D. Ohio: MDL 3092ohnd.uscourts.gov (opens in a new tab)
- Judicial Panel on Multidistrict LitigationJPML Transfer Order, MDL No. 3092 (filed Feb. 2, 2024)jpml.uscourts.gov (opens in a new tab)
- U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationFDA Drug Safety Communication: dental problems with buprenorphine medicines dissolved in the mouth (Jan. 12, 2022)fda.gov (opens in a new tab)
Used Suboxone film and developed dental problems?
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