Patient Safety Advisory: fentanyl counterfeit prescription medications that contain fentanyl and patient safety.

Mark L Jewell; Hillary L Jewell; Robert Singer; Montserrat Fontbona; Lina Triana; Jennifer L Walden

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Patient Safety Advisory: fentanyl counterfeit prescription medications that contain fentanyl and patient safety.

April 26, 2023

Jewell ML, Jewell HL, Singer R, et al. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2023;47(3):1234-1238.

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Fentanyl is a high-risk medication, whether prescribed by a health professional or obtained illicitly. This patient safety advisory encourages healthcare providers to educate their patients on the risks of counterfeit fentanyl.

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