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Opioid Potency Converter
Copyright: D.I Natusch & A.D Magides
This simple converter was developed by Dr. Douglas Natusch and Dr. Andrea Magides of the Torbay Hospital Pain Management Service. It provides a simple comparison between oral morphine, oral oxycodone and transdermal fentanyl.
It is reproduced here with permission,.
As with all such aids it should be seen as a guide only, and should not replace clinical judgement/ assessment.
