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As overdoses rise, Philly health officials warn about ‘pressed pills’ — fake painkillers laced with fentanyl

Last week, city health officials issued a press release warning drug users that any drug they consume -- regardless of whether it’s an opioid -- may contain fentanyl.

Counterfeit painkillers containing the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl seized by Philadelphia Drug Enforcement Agency agents.
Counterfeit painkillers containing the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl seized by Philadelphia Drug Enforcement Agency agents.Read morePatrick Trainor