U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths Increased 30% to All-Time High in 2020: CDC
A CDC report claims 2020 had the highest number of drug overdose deaths on record, due to problems exacerbated by the widespread use of fentanyl in other drugs and pandemic…
Topic Archives: Fentanyl Patch
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Synthetic Opioid Deaths Increased More Than 1,000% In Recent Years: CDC
A new CDC report tracks the skyrocketing rise of synthetic opioid abuse in the United States, focusing specifically on fentanyl.
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FDA Announces New Risk Mitigation Strategy To Address Opioid Crisis
The FDA hopes new prescribing guidelines will help prevent patients who cannot tolerate opioids being prescribed the powerful painkiller fentanyl.
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New Fentanyl Restrictions Call For Closer Monitoring Of Overdoses, Adverse Events
The FDA is putting in place new rules on prescribing fast-acting forms of fentanyl in an effort to prevent overdoses, adverse events and misuse.
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Despite FDA REMS Program, Large Number Of Patients Prescribed Fentanyl, Study Finds
A new study finds that more than half of patients prescribed fast-acting fentanyl painkillers shouldn't have been, according to the strict rules of an FDA program meant to prevent misuse.
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U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths Doubled Over Last Decade: CDC
A new CDC report warns that opioid deaths have increased dramatically over the last decade, largely due to the use of fentanyl.
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Fentanyl Patch Safety Will Be Focus of FDA Public Hearing
An FDA advisory on Friday will discuss the effectiveness of fentanyl patch prescribing controls, designed to prevent overdoses and misuse of the powerful opioid.
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Fentanyl Is A Threat To Public Health And Safety, DEA Warns Amid Overdose Spike
The DEA is warning that fentanyl has become a threat to public health due to abuse, misuse, and its inclusion in powerful forms of heroin.
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Fentanyl is Deadly Ingredient In Fatal Heroin Overdoses
Law enforcement officials warn that a deadly type of heroin containing the drug fentanyl is responsible for dozens of deaths due to fentanyl overdose.
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Fentanyl Patch Problems Continue to Cause Overdose Injuries, Deaths
A new report warns that most fentanyl adverse events still revolve around dangerous pain patches.
