Janssen has discontinued all brand-name Duragesic® opioid analgesic (fentanyl transdermal system
Is Duragesic and fentanyl the same thing?
Duragesic patches are a
fentanyl dermal slow-release system
. They are used to treat persistent, moderate to severe pain in patients who are opioid tolerant. They have an abuse potential similar to other opioid analgesics.
What’s the brand name for fentanyl?
Fentanyl pharmaceutical products are currently available as oral transmucosal lozenges, commonly referred to as the fentanyl “lollipops” (
Actiq®
), effervescent buccal tablets (FentoraTM), sublingual tablet (Abstral®), sublingual spray (SubsysTM), nasal spray (Lazanda®), transdermal patches (Duragesic®), and injectable …
Is oxycodone the same as Percocet?
The key differences between them are: Oxycodone is a derivative of opium and sold under different brand names, including OxyContin.
Percocet is a combination of oxycodone and acetaminophen
. Oxycodone and Percocet are both classified as narcotic analgesics.
Is Duragesic discontinued?
Janssen has
discontinued all
brand-name Duragesic® opioid analgesic (fentanyl transdermal system) patches. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that the brand-name opioid analgesic, Duragesic (fentanyl transdermal system), manufactured by Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is being discontinued.
How much does Duragesic cost?
The cost for Duragesic transdermal film, extended release (12 mcg/hr) is
around $208 for a supply of 5 films
, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans. A generic version of Duragesic is available, see fentanyl prices.
