1st February 2025

A 70-year-old man with pancreatic cancer is on the ward for chemotherapy. Whilst on the ward you take the opportunity

A 70-year-old man with pancreatic cancer is on the ward for chemotherapy. Whilst on the ward you take the opportunity to review his pain medication. In the last 24 hours, he has had 2 doses of 20 mg morphine sulphate modified-release as well as 3 PRN doses of 5 mg Oramorph. He says his pain is not well controlled, but he has found it difficult to get PRN doses on the ward. Which is the most appropriate adjustment to make to his medication?

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