Drug Overdoses Reached Record Level in 2021, CDC Finds
Federal statistics indicate 2021 was a record year for drug overdoses in the U.S.
Tag Archives: Fentanyl Overdose
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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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Fentanyl Patch Recall Issued Over Mislabeling, Overdose and Death Risk
Two lots of fentanyl patches are being recalled because they may contain much stronger dosages than indicated on the labels.
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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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Fentanyl Test Strips Could Help Drug Users Avoid Drug Overdoses
Opinions differ on whether giving test strips designed to detect fentanyl in illicit drugs will save lives or encourage illegal drug use.
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Opioids Account For Nearly 70% Of Overdose Deaths: CDC
A new CDC report warns that drug overdoses continue to increase, with opioids accounting for more than two-thirds of drug overdose deaths.
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FDA Warns About Risk of Confusion, Dosing Errors with Compounded Injectable Drugs
The FDA warns that label differences between compounding pharmacies and traditional drug manufacturers may lead to dosing errors with injectable drugs.
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Fentanyl Deaths Tripled In Alaska Last Year: Report
Alaska saw four times as many fentanyl-related deaths in 2017 as it did the year before, according to a new report.
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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.
