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The doses of opioid used for persistent non-cancer pain in published trials equate to less than 180mg morphine equivalent in 24 hours (Oxycodone 90mg or transdermal fentanyl 50micrograms/hour). The US Department of Health6 suggested a maximum of 90-120 morphine equivalents in 24 hours. ................
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