Oral Morphine Milligram Equivalent Conversion Chart Page 2

CALCULATION OF DAILY MORPHINE EQUIVALENT DOSE (MED)

Strength per Unit X (Number of Units/ Days Supply) X MME conversion factor = Daily

MED

Example: 10 mg oxycodone tablets X (120 tablets/ 30 days) X 1.5 = 60 Daily MED

Example: 25 µg/hr fentanyl patch X (10 patches/ 30 days) X 7.2 = 60 Daily MED

To assist prescribers, the Board has developed an online calculator, which can be accessed

by visiting:

National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. CDC compilation of benzodiazepines, muscle

relaxants, stimulants, zolpidem, and opioid analgesics with oral morphine milligram equivalent

conversion factors, 2016 version. Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; 2016.

Available at

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