whether injectable morphine can still be given IM or SC
December 2012
We're getting questions about whether injectable morphine can still be given IM or SC.
This is due to labeling changes that suggest some injectable morphine products should only be given IV.
Starting December 1st, labels for West-Ward's injectable morphine will only include the IV route...and will also state "fatal if given by other routes."
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