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Development of Fentanyl
Synthesis of a new molecule to be used as an stronger analgesic opioid to manage surgical and chronic pain. Developed by Janssen in Belgium and is later named Fentanyl. -
Innovar is Approved
A mixture of Fentanyl containing Droperidol is approved for clinical anesthesiology use in the United States. Droperidol produces negative side effects on the human body and is included with hopes to deter recreational use of Fentanyl. -
Fentanyl FDA as Sole Agent
Fentanyl is approved be used by itself as an analgesic agent, without Droperidol.
Used in dosages between 12.5-15ug or 0.0125mg-0.0150mg. That's 1/80th of a grain of salt! -
The Patch
The Fentanyl patch is developed to provide small dosages over a long period time to individuals suffering from chronic pain. -
Actiq Lolipop
Fentanyl lollipop is developed to treat break through pain -
Increased Prevalence in Calgary
In 2013, 21 Fentanyl-related deaths occurred in Calgary. This number increased to 29 Fentanyl-related deaths in 2014. -
Furanylfentanyl Found on Calgary Streets
Less potent, analogue drug "Furanylfentanyl" is found on Calgary streets -
RCMP Carry Naloxone Kits
RCMP and municipal police are required to under go training and carry naloxone kits used to reverse effects of fentanyl overdose. -
Largest Canadian Seizure
Edmonton Police make the largest fentanyl pill bust in Canadian history after seizing 130,000 pills of fentanyl with a street value of $2 million, along with other street drugs Link text -
Largest Calgary Seizure
3,139 fentanyl pills and nearly $700,000 worth of drugs and cash were seized in Calgary's largest bust yet.
