By vgreene, 2 March, 2021 Refer to buprenorphine drug monograph manufacturer PI for complete prescribing and safety info
By vgreene, 2 March, 2021 May also use to estimate dose if converting from fentanyl transdermal to a new opioid example 25 mcg h fentanyl transdermal x2 50 mg oral morphine day
By vgreene, 2 March, 2021 Round up or down to available patch strength depending on individual pt factors
By vgreene, 2 March, 2021 Use conversion factor of 0 5 to estimate initial mcg h fentanyl transdermal dose example 50 mg oral morphine day x0 5 25 mcg h fentanyl transdermal