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HYDROMORPHONE vs MORPHINE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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HYDROMORPHONE vs MORPHINE: Safety Overview

Metric HYDROMORPHONE MORPHINE
Total FAERS Reports 83,446 120,595
Deaths Reported 28,491 38,212
Death Rate 34.1% 31.7%
Hospitalizations 10,395 17,386
Average Patient Age 55.3 yrs 53.1 yrs
% Female Patients 47.1% 51.1%
FDA Approval Date Apr 14, 2010 Apr 12, 2016
Manufacturer Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. Hospira, Inc.
Route INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAVENOUS
Marketing Status Discontinued Prescription