Tag: Fentanyl
Seizures of Drugs Containing Illicit Fentanyl Increasing in U.S.
From 2018 to 2021, increases seen in number of fentanyl-containing powder seizures, number of pill seizures
U.S. Needs to Expand Naloxone Distribution
Modeling suggests community-based, pharmacy-initiated naloxone distribution more effective at averting opioid overdose deaths
Opioid Overdose Antidote Urged for Schools After Student’s Fentanyl Death
In response to the incident, Hartford officials pledged to ensure that all city schools are stocked with naloxone
Illicitly Manufactured Fentanyl-Involved Deaths Increased 2019 to 2020
Sharp increase in deaths in Midwestern, Southern, Western jurisdictions; stimulant also involved in about four of 10 IMF-involved deaths
DEA Warns of Fentanyl in Counterfeit Opioid Pills
This was the first public safety alert the DEA has issued in six years
U.S. Overdose Deaths Have Soared During COVID-19 Pandemic
Increase largely driven by illicitly manufactured fentanyl and other synthetic opioids
DOJ Asks Congress to Permanently Classify Fentanyl-Like Drugs
2018 temporary order that tightened controls on fentanyl-like drugs expires in February 2020
Non-Rx Fentanyl Up in Urine Tests Positive for Other Drugs
Significant increases seen in urine drug tests positive for cocaine and methamphetamine
Recent Increase Reported in Drug Overdose Deaths Involving Fentanyl
Numbers and rates increased for all sex, age, racial and ethnic subgroups, most public health regions
Inappropriate Use of Fentanyl Preps Seen Despite Awareness
Claims data show many prescribed transmucosal immediate-release fentanyl were opioid-nontolerant
