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fentanyl · Medicine question

What is the shelf life of Durogesic DTrans 12 mcg/hr fentanyl patches?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Durogesic DTrans 12 mcg/hr fentanyl patches have a shelf life of 1 year.

Sources for this answer

Durogesic DTrans 12 mcg/hr Transdermal PatchJanssen-Cilag Ltd (a Johnson & Johnson Company) · emc · SmPC §6.3 Shelf life · Version 50Document updated 18 September 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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