Pill identification — FDA label match
156 Pill — Buprenorphine 2 mg (Orange, Oval)
An orange oval tablet with the imprint 156 matches the FDA label for Buprenorphine 2 mg. Compare every detail below with your pill, and confirm with a pharmacist before relying on it.
| Imprint | 156 |
|---|---|
| Generic name | Buprenorphine |
| Active ingredient(s) | Buprenorphine Hydrochloride 2 mg |
| Strength | 2 mg |
| Dosage form | Tablet |
| Colour | Orange |
| Shape | Oval |
| Size | 9 mm |
| Score | No score |
| Labeler | Remedyrepack Inc. |
| NDC examples | 70518-1557-0, 70518-1557-1, 70518-1557-2, 61786-911-02 |
What this medicine is
According to its FDA-approved label, Buprenorphine is described as follows (reference information only — not advice about whether it is right for anyone):
Buprenorphine sublingual tablets are indicated for the treatment of opioid dependence and is preferred for induction. Buprenorphine sublingual tablets should be used as part of a complete treatment plan to include counseling and psychosocial support. Buprenorphine sublingual tablets contain...
Equivalent pills — same medicine, different imprint
The pills below contain the same active ingredient at the same strength (Buprenorphine 2 mg). Different makers stamp their own codes, so equivalent pills often look completely different. This is factual label information — it is not a suggestion to substitute one product for another; only a pharmacist or prescriber can advise on that.
Frequently asked questions
What pill has the imprint 156?
An orange oval tablet with the imprint 156 matches the FDA label for Buprenorphine 2 mg. Always compare the colour, shape and size as well — short imprints are shared by different medicines — and confirm with a pharmacist.
What does the 156 pill look like?
On its FDA label it is described as an orange oval tablet, 9 mm, with a score recorded as: no score.
How can I be sure this identification is right?
Check every characteristic — imprint (both sides), colour, shape, size and score — against the pill in your hand. If all of them agree, the pill matches the FDA label shown here, but that is still not a guarantee: counterfeit pills copy real imprints. A pharmacist can confirm the identification in person, and you should never take a pill you are not certain about.
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Source: FDA label data via DailyMed/openFDA · Label set ID aa86a438-1ebf-4c08-bf27-38f1e81efb3a · Record extracted from the openFDA bulk export of October 29, 2026. Spotted an error? Report it — include the imprint and what looks wrong.