dispensing fentanyl (Duragesic) patches
October 2009
Another recall is bringing up questions about dispensing fentanyl (Duragesic) patches.
This is the third fentanyl patch recall in a year. And this time it's due to more leaky patches.
Fentanyl is a powerful pain med. A leaky patch can cause too much drug to be absorbed...and lead to serious toxicity or death.
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