- 36 samples were reported between January and February 2022
- Most “heroin” samples contained fentanyl cut with xylazine
- Fentanyl combinations with methamphetamine and cocaine were observed in this sample set, however, not commonly
- Cocaine samples were not adulterated in this sample set*
- para-Fluorofentanyl continues increasing in prevalence, being identified as the primary opioid in some “heroin” samples
- A counterfeit tablet was found to contain an NPS benzodiazepine
March 22, 2022
Drug Checking Report (Q1 2022): Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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