- 65 samples were reported between September & December 2021
- Most “heroin” samples contained fentanyl cut with xylazine
- Cocaine and methamphetamine samples were not adulterated; fentanyl contamination was not observed in this sample set*
- para-Fluorofentanyl was identified as the primary opioid in some “heroin” samples, once as the only opioid (without fentanyl or heroin)
- Two “heroin” samples were found to contain fentanyl & stimulants
- Counterfeit “Xanax” found to contain an NPS benzodiazepine
December 21, 2021
Drug Supply Assessment (Q4 2021): Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
![Q4 2021](/images/content/reports/drug_checking/2021-Q4_Drug-Supply-Assessment_Philadelphia_Pic-2.png)
Summary and Key Findings: