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Council hears mixed reports on fentanyl access; plans follow-up with DEA representative
Summary
Council members reported no widespread fentanyl shortages in Connecticut but noted isolated pharmacy or cross‑state issues; they plan to meet with DEA representative Rod Marriott to clarify access and distribution concerns and to gather provider input.
Council members discussed whether patients and hospices in Connecticut are encountering difficulties obtaining fentanyl for symptom control and palliative care. Several providers said they have not encountered supply problems in the state, while others noted intermittent shortages in related drugs.
A council member described receiving an inquiry from an out-of-state provider who reported difficulty accessing…
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