Braeburn

Braeburn

Develops next-generation OUD medications with counseling

Overview

Braeburn focuses on developing next-generation medications for opioid use disorder (OUD) and sells these therapies to healthcare providers, clinics, and patients with the aim of supporting recovery. The medicines are intended to be used together with counseling and support services as part of a comprehensive treatment plan for OUD. The company advances its goal through research, development, and commercialization of therapies, often in partnerships with other healthcare organizations, within the regulated pharmaceutical market. Unlike many generic care models, Braeburn emphasizes a mission-driven approach that combines medical treatments with patient support to help individuals reintegrate into their communities. The overall aim is to reduce the opioid crisis by providing effective, accessible treatments that help patients overcome addiction and rebuild their lives.

About Braeburn

Simplify's Rating
Why Braeburn is rated
C-
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Biotechnology

Healthcare

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$266M

Headquarters

Washington DC, District of Columbia

Founded

2012

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Camurus $1 billion acquisition talks validate long-acting platform value.
  • Joshua M. Cohen's CMO hire accelerates Probuphine evidence and education.
  • Over 70 payors commit coverage for Probuphine, boosting market access.

What critics are saying

  • Indivior's SUBLOCADE erodes BRIXADI sales by 40% within 12-24 months.
  • Sandoz generic buprenorphine implants undercut pricing by 50-70% in 12-18 months.
  • Phase 3 OUD pipeline fails efficacy trials, destroying valuation in 18-36 months.

What makes Braeburn unique

  • Braeburn pioneers six-month Probuphine buprenorphine implants for OUD maintenance.
  • BRIXADI offers weekly and monthly injectable buprenorphine options.
  • Pipeline expands to phase 3 risperidone implants for schizophrenia.

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Funding

Total Funding

$266M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

4 Rounds

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-1%
New York Globe
Sep 12th, 2025
Swedish Biotech Camurus in Talks to Buy US-Based Braeburn in $1 Billion Opioid Market Bet

Swedish biotech Camurus in talks to buy New York Globe-based Braeburn in $1 billion opioid market bet.

Braeburn Pharmaceuticals
Sep 30th, 2024
Braeburn Debuts Inspiring Docuseries Celebrating Advocates Uplifting Communities to Combat the Opioid Crisis

(PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA - September 30, 2024) - Braeburn Inc. today announced the launch of Reframe and Reclaim: Shaping the Future of Recovery Stories, a mini docuseries on BraeburnRx.com aimed at destigmatizing opioid use disorder (OUD) and celebrating the compelling advocacy of community champions.

We-Ha.com
Jul 6th, 2023
New Principal Named for West Hartford's Braeburn Elementary School

She will take over for Kim Ambroise, who had served as Braeburn’s interim principal since late 2022, following the departure of the former principal, Jeff Sousa, for a superintendent position in New Hartford.

Cision
May 23rd, 2023
Camurus Announces Fda Approval Of Brixadi™ For The Treatment Of Moderate To Severe Opioid Use Disorder

Camurus announces FDA approval of Brixadi™ for the treatment of moderate to severe opioid use disorder. .

Braeburn Pharmaceuticals
Sep 24th, 2021
Braeburn hires Joshua M. Cohen as Chief Medical Officer

Braeburn announces that Joshua M. Cohen, MD, MPH, FAHS has joined the company as Chief Medical Officer.

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