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Purer fentanyl won’t solve the U.S. overdose death crisis, study says

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: STAT
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  • Reported by STAT and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:11:18 UTC.

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