1st February 2025

A 45-year-old woman with ovarian cancer with severe pelvic pain is prescribed morphine

A 45-year-old woman with ovarian cancer with severe pelvic pain is prescribed morphine but is finding that the PRN doses have not been helping for breakthrough pain. She is currently on 20 mg BD modified-release morphine and PRN Oramorph 2.5 mg 4-6 hourly. What is the most appropriate change to this prescription?

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