Nitazenes and Fentanyls - FOI Response Register

1. The total number of deaths where Nitazenes and Fentanyl were identified or suspected from January 1st, 2019 to the current date. Please break down the data by calendar year.

Nil

2. Any data on reported overdoses and hospitalisations where Nitazenes and Fentanyl were identified or suspected from January 1st, 2019 to the current date. Please break down the data by calendar year.

In accordance with FOISA s 17(1), NHS Shetland confirms that it does not hold the information requested. NHS Shetland uses the ICD 10 coding system. There is no ICD 10 code specifically for Nitazenes or Fentanyl overdoses.

3. Provide the number of cases in which Nitazenes and Fentanyl were recorded in toxicology reports for patients attending healthcare facilities, between January 1st, 2019 to the current date.

Samples are referred to external laboratory for testing and no data is available

In accordance with FOISA s 17(1), NHS Shetland confirms that it does not hold the information requested as samples are sent to external laboratories

4. Please provide copies of any reports, surveys, or risk assessments on Nitazenes conducted by or shared with your health authority during January 1st, 2019 to the current date.

N/A