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University of Manchester: Researchers Identify Opioids With Highest Risk of Respiratory Depression
July 09, 2026
MANCHESTER, England, July 9 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release:

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Researchers identify opioids with highest risk of respiratory depression

University of Manchester researchers have identified which opioids are most likely to be associated with respiratory depression, in a major new study.

Fentanyl, combination opioid treatments, oxycodone and morphine are associated with higher risks compared to codeine among . . .

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