Table 3 Classification structure for specific medications included in opioid medication hierarchy
Category | Group | Generic name |
|---|---|---|
1 | OxyContin® | n/a |
Oxycodone SISR | oxycodone SR | |
2 | Oxycodone SIIR | oxycodone |
3 | Other Class REMS | fentanyl transdermal patch |
hydromorphone | ||
methadone | ||
morphine | ||
oxymorphone | ||
opium | ||
tapentadol | ||
4 | Other Opioids (oxycodone MIIR) | oxycodone + acetaminophen |
oxycodone + ibuprofen | ||
oxycodone + aspirin | ||
Other Opioidsa | hydrocodone + acetaminophen | |
codeine | ||
codeine + acetaminophen | ||
5 | No Opioid |