Lethal injection

ProvideGx® Partners with Pfizer Inc. to Secure the Supply of Five Essential Medications

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 21, 2021

Fentanyl is a controlled substance used to prevent pain for short periods of time, usually before anesthesia is administered or immediately after surgical procedures.

Key Points: 
  • Fentanyl is a controlled substance used to prevent pain for short periods of time, usually before anesthesia is administered or immediately after surgical procedures.
  • The 0.9 percent sodium chloride injection is used to dilute other medications before injection.
  • These five medications are critical for patient care and in some cases are necessary as part of COVID-19 treatments.
  • Our partnership with Pfizer will help ensure a sustainable supply of five drugs that are essential not just during the pandemic, but also for routine and elective care longer term.