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MORPHINE vs OXYCODONE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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MORPHINE vs OXYCODONE: Safety Overview

Metric MORPHINE OXYCODONE
Total FAERS Reports 120,595 190,468
Deaths Reported 38,212 55,140
Death Rate 31.7% 28.9%
Hospitalizations 17,386 21,279
Average Patient Age 53.1 yrs 49.4 yrs
% Female Patients 51.1% 43.7%
FDA Approval Date Apr 12, 2016 Apr 10, 2009
Manufacturer Hospira, Inc. ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Route INTRAVENOUS ORAL
Marketing Status Prescription Discontinued