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A patient with chronic cancer pain is prescribed Morphine Sulphate Modified Release (e.g., MST Continus) 60mg twice daily (120mg total in 24 hours). They experience episodes of breakthrough pain. What is the standard recommended starting dose of immediate-release oral morphine for each episode of breakthrough pain?

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