FDA Drug Safety Communication: FDA requiring color changes to Duragesic (fentanyl) pain patches to aid safety ―emphasizing that accidental exposure to used patches can cause death

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requiring color changes to the writing on Duragesic (fentanyl) pain patches so they can be seen more easily. This is part of an effort to prevent accidental exposure to the patches, which can cause serious harm and death in children, pets, and others.  
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news