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OXYCONTIN vs OXYMORPHONE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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OXYCONTIN vs OXYMORPHONE: Safety Overview

Metric OXYCONTIN OXYMORPHONE
Total FAERS Reports 824 38,077
Deaths Reported 75 22,403
Death Rate 9.1% 58.8%
Hospitalizations 66 2,692
Average Patient Age 48.6 yrs 40.2 yrs
% Female Patients N/A 46.0%
FDA Approval Date N/A Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
Manufacturer N/A Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Route N/A ORAL
Marketing Status N/A Discontinued