Opioids

Classification

Strong opioids

Approved name Formulation available

Buprenorphine
(BuTrans® patches,
Transtec® patches)

 Sublingual, transdermal, injection 
 
Diamorphine Oral, injection
 
Fentanyl Transdermal, transmucosal oral, injection 
 

Hydromorphone
(Palladone® capsules,
Palladone® SR capsules)

 Oral
 
Methadone Oral, injection
 
Morphine Oral, injection, suppositories
 
Oxycodone
(OxyContin® tablets, OxyNorm® liquid, concentrate and capsules, and OxyNorm® solution for injection or infusion )		 Oral, injection
 
Tramadol* Oral, injection

Weak opioids

Approved Name Formulation available
Codeine Oral, injection
 
Tramadol* Oral, injection

* Tramadol may behave as a strong or weak opioid depending on the dose used.



Tables modified from: The British Pain Society. Recommendations for the appropriate use of opioids for persistent non-cancer pain. Available from: URL: www.britishpainsociety.org/opioids_doc_2004.pdf.

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