Circular 03 October 2024: Appendix IV Extemporaneous Preparations Morphine Reformulation
Following the erratum which was circulated to external stakeholders regarding the corrected extemporaneous compounding formula for morphine oral solution on the 21 August 2023 (refer to Circular Number: 2023/08/21/EDP/01), the National Essential Medicines List Committee (NEMLC) reviewed the full guidance and updated the recommendations. The updated recommendations were reviewed with input from pa
Following the erratum which was circulated to external stakeholders regarding the corrected extemporaneous compounding formula for morphine oral solution on the 21 August 2023 (refer to Circular Number: 2023/08/21/EDP/01), the National Essential Medicines List Committee (NEMLC) reviewed the full guidance and updated the recommendations. The updated recommendations were reviewed with input from palliative care experts. In summary, NEMLC recommended the following updates for compounding morphine oral solution in adults and children above the age of 6 years old: