Pain Killer Skin Patch Gets Second FDA Safety Warning

The Fentanyl transdermal system, a skin patch that provides powerful pain relief is the source of a second safety warning by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The first warning was issued in 2005, explaining that the product label directions and patient package insert should be followed precisely in order to prevent overdosing - the warning was sent to health care professionals. [click link for full article]

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