title: Fentanyl transdermal (durogesic, Janssen).
abstract: Fentanyl is a potent opioid analgesic with a characteristically brief duration of action. Its formulation in a transdermal patch provides a novel method of delivering continuous analgesia for patients with prolonged or chronic pain.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: MacConnachie
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000191:economics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016527:Drug Costs; D016903:Drug Monitoring; D005283:Fentanyl / Q000191:economics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D005283:Fentanyl