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HYDROMORPHONE vs OXYCODONE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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HYDROMORPHONE vs OXYCODONE: Safety Overview

Metric HYDROMORPHONE OXYCODONE
Total FAERS Reports 83,446 190,468
Deaths Reported 28,491 55,140
Death Rate 34.1% 28.9%
Hospitalizations 10,395 21,279
Average Patient Age 55.3 yrs 49.4 yrs
% Female Patients 47.1% 43.7%
FDA Approval Date Apr 14, 2010 Apr 10, 2009
Manufacturer Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Route INTRAMUSCULAR ORAL
Marketing Status Discontinued Discontinued