24th July 2023

A 62-year-old man is assessed following a 6-month history of persistent upper abdominal pain

A 62-year-old man is assessed following a 6-month history of persistent upper abdominal pain. He was treated in hospital for acute pancreatitis prior to this. He is subsequently diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis.

Which of the following is the recommended first line analgesia?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.