About MME Calculator
When to Use
- When prescribing opioids
- Converting between opioid medications
- Monitoring total daily opioid exposure
- Assessing opioid overdose risk
- Following CDC opioid guidelines
Pearls/Pitfalls
- MME values are estimates only
- Individual responses vary significantly
- Consider patient-specific factors
- Use as part of comprehensive assessment
- Always follow local prescribing guidelines
Why Use
- Standardize opioid dosing
- Reduce medication errors
- Improve patient safety
- Comply with regulatory requirements
- Support evidence-based prescribing
About Morphine Milligram Equivalents
Understanding MME
Morphine Milligram Equivalents (MME) is a standardized measurement that helps healthcare providers compare the relative potency of different opioid medications. It converts various opioids to an equivalent dose of oral morphine, allowing for safer prescribing and monitoring.
Key considerations:
- Different opioids have different conversion factors
- MME helps track total daily opioid exposure
- Higher MME values are associated with increased overdose risk
- CDC guidelines recommend specific MME thresholds for safer prescribing
Important Safety Information
This calculator is intended for healthcare professionals only. Opioid medications carry significant risks including addiction, overdose, and death. Always follow your local prescribing guidelines and regulations.
According to CDC guidelines, starting doses should generally be below 50 MME/day, and increasing to ≥50 MME/day increases overdose risk without necessarily improving pain control.
Calculate MME
Results
MME Risk Categories
| Daily MME | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| 0-49 | Low |
| 50-89 | Moderate |
| 90-199 | High |
| ≥200 | Very High |