An evaluation of continuous subcutaneous infusions across seven NHS acute hospitals: is there potential for 48-hour infusions?

Table 5 Mean morphine equivalent daily dose for prescribed opioids

Opioid	Mean parenteral daily dose (mg)	Mean oral morphine equivalent dose (mg)
Alfentanil hydrochloride	1.8	54
Diamorphine hydrochloride	7.5	22.5
Morphine sulphate	19.14	38.28
Oxycodone hydrochloride	21.09	84.36

N.B Current evidence suggests that doses of parenteral morphine and parenteral oxycodone are equivalent (i.e. 1:1) [26]

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