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• U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths Doubled Over Last Decade: CDC

  August 22, 2018

  Russell Maas

  A new CDC report warns that opioid deaths have increased dramatically over the last decade, largely due to the use of fentanyl.

• Fentanyl Patch Safety Will Be Focus of FDA Public Hearing

  August 2, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  An FDA advisory on Friday will discuss the effectiveness of fentanyl patch prescribing controls, designed to prevent overdoses and misuse of the powerful opioid.

• CDC Issues Health Alert Over Fentanyl and Synthetic Opioid Risks

  July 13, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  Synthetic opioids and fentanyl are causing massive loss of life in the ongoing opioid crisis, the CDC warns.

• Fentanyl Linked To More Than 50% of Opioid Deaths: CDC

  October 30, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  Illicit and synthetic fentanyl may be a major driver behind opioid abuse deaths, the CDC reports.

• Fentanyl Overdoses Drove Opioid Deaths in Recent Years, CDC Reports

  September 5, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  A CDC report warns that fentanyl is driving up drug overdose deaths, particularly in Ohio, due to its potency.

• FBI Seeks Subsys Users As Criminal Investigation Over Sales Tactics, Additions, Continues

  June 20, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A number of Subsys lawsuits have been filed as the FBI continues to investigate criminal claims that the manufacturer bribed doctors to sell the fentanyl spray to patients who did not need it and were likely to get addicted.

• Fentanyl Overdoses Driving Increase In Opioid Abuse: CDC

  August 29, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Fentanyl deaths are driving opioid overdose death numbers as the powerful narcotic finds its way into heroin and the black market, the CDC reports.

• Suspicious Subsys Fentanyl Sales Lead to Illegal Marketing Investigation

  May 15, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  The drug maker Insys faces an investigation over possible illegal marketing of their new fentanyl spray Subsys, amid concerns about mounting sales for the niche drug and questions about incentives for sales representatives.

• Fentanyl is Deadly Ingredient In Fatal Heroin Overdoses

  February 6, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  Law enforcement officials warn that a deadly type of heroin containing the drug fentanyl is responsible for dozens of deaths due to fentanyl overdose.

• Fentanyl Patch Problems Continue to Cause Overdose Injuries, Deaths

  October 23, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A new report warns that most fentanyl adverse events still revolve around dangerous pain patches.