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FENTANYL vs OXYCODONE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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FENTANYL vs OXYCODONE: Safety Overview

Metric FENTANYL OXYCODONE
Total FAERS Reports 94,485 190,468
Deaths Reported 42,491 55,140
Death Rate 45.0% 28.9%
Hospitalizations 15,153 21,279
Average Patient Age 48.2 yrs 49.4 yrs
% Female Patients 51.7% 43.7%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Apr 10, 2009
Manufacturer Quality Care Products, LLC ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Route TRANSDERMAL ORAL
Marketing Status Prescription Discontinued