The development of a new route of administration - intravenous injection - greatly increased the use of morphine by medical practitioners in the mid-nineteenth century.

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The development of the hypodermic needle in the mid-nineteenth century allowed for the direct injection of morphine into the bloodstream, making its effects both more immediate and potent, thus increasing its use by medical practitioners for pain relief.

The Development of a New Route of Administration - Intravenous