RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Oramorph - two liquid morphine formulations JF Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin JO Drug Ther Bull FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd SP 71 OP 72 DO 10.1136/dtb.27.18.71 VO 27 IS 18 YR 1989 UL http://dtb.bmj.com/content/27/18/71.abstract AB Oral morphine is the standard analgesic for severe opioid-responsive cancer pain.1 It is traditionally used as an aqueous solution, prepared as needed by the hospital or community pharmacy, and although slow-release morphine sulphate tablets (MST-Continus) are now widely used many doctors still prescribe an aqueous solution for initial dose titration, for top-up use, “as needed” use and for patients who dislike tablets.2