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FENTANYL vs MORPHINE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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FENTANYL vs MORPHINE: Safety Overview

Metric FENTANYL MORPHINE
Total FAERS Reports 94,485 120,595
Deaths Reported 42,491 38,212
Death Rate 45.0% 31.7%
Hospitalizations 15,153 17,386
Average Patient Age 48.2 yrs 53.1 yrs
% Female Patients 51.7% 51.1%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Apr 12, 2016
Manufacturer Quality Care Products, LLC Hospira, Inc.
Route TRANSDERMAL INTRAVENOUS
Marketing Status Prescription Prescription