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Fentanyl

Belgium · Science / Medicine. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1960Date range
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1960

Paul Janssen1960

Beerse · Science / Medicine

Develops fentanyl as a powerful synthetic opioid analgesic.

Names involved

Paul Janssen

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