A drug alert has been issued for the City of Nelson after counterfeit dilaudid tablets were found to contain a fentanyl analog, which has a high risk of overdose.
Interior Health says the counterfeit tablets do not contain hydromorphone but rather an unknown amount of a drug related fentanyl.
“Be aware of risk of fakes, if not purchasing from a pharmacy.” said Interior Health release.
The alert will be in effect until at least next Thursday, May 22.
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