Ome > 100 = 7*rod

Dr Ferghal Armstrong

Published on: 12/04/2025

"Understanding Opioid Analgesics: Navigating Risk and Patient Safety Delve into the critical realm of opioid management for chronic non-cancer pain. Unraveling the OME (Oral Morphine Equivalent) and 7*ROD (seven times higher risk of death) formulas, this blog underscores the alarming dangers lurking in excessive opioid usage. As medical professionals, it's imperative to shift focus towards patient safety, steering away from escalating doses and embracing opioid weaning strategies. Explore the complexities, challenges, and urgent need for action in minimizing mortality risks associated with opioid therapy. Join the discourse on safeguarding patients and mitigating the perilous consequences of opioid overuse."