Suboxone is prescribed by a doctor with specific directions that need to be followed. It can either be administered through film or tablet form, if you are prescribed the film, you will need to place it under your tongue this will ensure that the correct amount of medicine is delivered. You cannot chew or shallow the film, for the medicine to work properly. You should not talk while the film is in your mouth as it may hinder the medicine to not absorb properly. If you are prescribed the tablets, they must be administered in full, they should be dissolved in full under the tongue, you should not chew, cut, or shallow the tablet. Suboxone prescriptions should be monitored by a doctor.