Can you afford to pay for buprenorphine?

He asks "why? How much does it cost?"

You tell him that it is more expensive than methadone, with typical costs in the range of $20-$35 per day (depending on the dose) while attending pharmacy daily. 

He says "I think I've got coverage, doc. Anyway, it's worth it to me, and it's way cheaper than oxy's on the street."