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HYDROCODONE vs HYDROMORPHONE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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HYDROCODONE vs HYDROMORPHONE: Safety Overview

Metric HYDROCODONE HYDROMORPHONE
Total FAERS Reports 47,828 83,446
Deaths Reported 24,200 28,491
Death Rate 50.6% 34.1%
Hospitalizations 3,569 10,395
Average Patient Age 50.3 yrs 55.3 yrs
% Female Patients 49.9% 47.1%
FDA Approval Date Jan 17, 2017 Apr 14, 2010
Manufacturer Alvogen Inc. Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Route ORAL INTRAMUSCULAR
Marketing Status Discontinued Discontinued