TRANSDERMAL FENTANYL PATCH: A SMOOTH CRIMINAL

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid analgesic used in anesthesia and pain management. There is an ongoing opioid overdose pandemic and this illicit use of fentanyl is derived from either illegally manufactured fentanyl or manipulation of medicines which contain fentanyl, especially fentanyl transdermal patches. There have been reported numerous cases of abuse and incorrect use of these patches, leading to death. Our objective is to shine some light on this matter and present the lifethreatening consequences related to fentanyl overdose