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Table 1 Number of deaths due to intoxication in the study population distributed among substance groups

From: Investigating opioid-related fatalities in southern Sweden: contact with care-providing authorities and comparison of substances

Substance

n (%)

Heroin

40 (22.2)

Methadone

82 (45.6)

Buprenorphine

30 (16.7)

Fentanyla,b

28 (15.6)

Total

180 (100)

  1. aIncluding seven cases where fentanyl findings consisted of acrylfentanyl, acetylfentanyl or furanylfentanyl
  2. bFentanyl is prescribed as patches, tablets and nasal spray in Sweden
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Harm Reduction Journal

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