Doctors issue warning over man-made opioid Nitazene that is deadlier than FENTANYL and 1,000 times more potent than morphine – as it makes its way into US drug supply

Doctors are raising concerns over a drug more powerful than fentanyl that has made its way into the US drug supply. 

Researchers say Nitazines, also a synthetic opioid, are now being detected in patients brought to hospitals with overdoses.

The drug is also thought to be about 1,000 times more powerful than fentanyl with patients needing at least two doses of naloxone to fight off an overdose.

Doctors at Mount Sinai, New York, who made the find, said: ‘Clinicians should be aware of these opioids in the drug supply so they are adequately prepared to care for these patients.’