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Area of Science:

  • Pain Management
  • Pharmacology
  • Global Health

Background:

  • Morphine, an ancient opioid, faces severe global access limitations.
  • Pain management, particularly for cancer patients, is a significant concern in Middle Eastern countries.
  • Emerging healthcare networks have not fully addressed the availability of essential pain relief drugs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze and compare morphine consumption in Middle Eastern countries.
  • To highlight the disparities in opioid availability and access.
  • To underscore the importance of morphine in pain relief and palliative care.

Main Methods:

  • Data compilation from International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) annual reports.
  • Analysis of per capita morphine consumption (mg/capita) from 2004-2007.
  • Comparative analysis of consumption rates between the USA and selected Middle Eastern nations.

Main Results:

  • Morphine consumption varies widely across the Middle East, with significantly lower rates than in the USA.
  • In 2007, USA consumption (76 mg/capita) far exceeded global mean (5.57 mg/capita) and Middle Eastern countries.
  • Consumption rates: Israel (3.0 mg/capita), Cyprus (2.8 mg/capita), Jordan (2.0 mg/capita), Lebanon (1.0 mg/capita), Turkey (0.1 mg/capita), Saudi Arabia (0.05 mg/capita), Egypt (0.01-0.14 mg/capita).

Conclusions:

  • Significant disparities exist in morphine access and consumption between developed and Middle Eastern countries.
  • The medical use of opioids is crucial for pain and suffering relief.
  • Most developing countries utilize very small quantities of morphine, indicating a critical need for improved access.