Opioids, counterfeit pills may contain deadly fentanyl

The Oregon Poison Center issues public health warning about counterfeit, contaminated opioids in Oregon

By Jennifer Eskridge March 10, 2022 Portland, Oregon

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Opioids counterfeit pills may contain deadly fentanyl

These images of actual legitimate and counterfeit pills are examples and do not represent the many variations of counterfeit pills. (Courtesy of the DEA)

Opioids counterfeit pills may contain deadly fentanyl

Fentanyl as much as 2 milligrams, which is this small amount in comparison to a pencil tip, is enough to kill someone. (Courtesy of the DEA)

Opioids counterfeit pills may contain deadly fentanyl

A recent seizure of illegal fentanyl products in Clackamas County. (Courtesy of the DEA)

Opioids counterfeit pills may contain deadly fentanyl

Fentanyl products recently seized by Clackamas County authorities. (Courtesy of the DEA)