DSUVIA vs KADIAN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DSUVIA and KADIAN are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	DSUVIA	KADIAN
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	—	$2.61 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	SUFENTANIL CITRATE	MORPHINE SULFATE
Manufacturer	Vertical Pharms	Allergan
Dosage forms	Tablet	Capsule, extended release
Drug class	Opioid Agonist	Opioid Agonist
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 2 hours
Treats	Pain	Dyspnea, Intractable Pain

dsuvia kadian

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

—

$2.61 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

SUFENTANIL CITRATE

MORPHINE SULFATE

Manufacturer

Vertical Pharms

Allergan

Dosage forms

Tablet

Capsule, extended release

Drug class

Opioid Agonist

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 2 hours

Treats

Pain

Dyspnea, Intractable Pain

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Dsuvia and Kadian?

Dsuvia contains Sufentanil Citrate, while Kadian contains Morphine Sulfate — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.