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Medetomidine is replacing xylazine in Philly's street fentanyl supply

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Medetomidine, a veterinary medication, is now twice as common in drug-checked samples from Philadelphia's illicit drug supply. This has created new risks for drug users and new challenges for the health care providers that treat them. People who overdose on it do not often respond to Narcan, the opioid overdose antidote.

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Medetomidine is replacing xylazine in Philly's street fentanyl supply

Medetomidine, a veterinary medication, is now twice as common in drug-checked samples from Philadelphia's illicit drug supply. This has created new risks for drug users and new challenges for the health care providers that treat them. People who overdose on it do not often respond to Narcan, the opioid overdose antidote.

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Philadelphia man found with fentanyl bundles on Pennsylvania Turnpike: Troopers

BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) -- A Philadelphia man who was allegedly on his way to Pittsburgh via the Pennsylvania Turnpike was arrested in Bedford County for having bundles of fentanyl. Fray Jeanderi Paniagua Cepeda, 21 (Bedford County Prison) Fray Jeanderi Paniagua Cepeda, 21, was arrested and charged with possession with intent to deliver after he was traveling through Bedford County with two others March 26 at around 10:16 a.m. According to c…

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