The American Medical Association has tried to dispel the myth that brief dermal exposure to fentanyl can cause a lethal overdose.

From 2019: “Fentanyl is so poorly absorbed through the skin that it required years of research to develop a fentanyl patch.” https://t.co/PcQbkzbSLE pic.twitter.com/gz7duYMI6f

— southpaw (@nycsouthpaw) August 6, 2021