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FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan. Here's what it means

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Narcan nasal spray is the best-known form of naloxone. It can reverse overdoses of opioids, including street drugs such as heroin and fentanyl. The drug has been distributed to police and other first responders nationwide. It's not clear yet whether insurers will continue to cover it as a prescription drug if it's available over the counter.

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WCVB

FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan. Here's what it means

It’s a move that some advocates have long sought as a way to improve access to a life-saving drug, though the exact impact will not be clear immediately.

1 year ago·Boston, United States

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WLWT

FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan. Here's what it means

It’s a move that some advocates have long sought as a way to improve access to a life-saving drug, though the exact impact will not be clear immediately.

1 year ago·Cincinnati, United States

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WTVR

FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan. Here's what it means

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved selling the leading version of naloxone without a prescription, setting the overdose-reversing drug on course to become the first opioid treatment drug to be sold over the counter.It's a move that some advocates have long sought as a way to improve access to a life-saving drug, though the exact impact will not be clear immediately.Here's a look at the issues involved.WHAT IS NARCAN?The …

1 year ago·Richmond, United States

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The Daily Citizen

In Other News: FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan. Here's what it means; Brazil hits 700,000 virus deaths, 2nd highest in the world

FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan. Here's what it means

1 year ago·Dalton, United States

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New Delhi Times

Brazil hits 700,000 virus deaths, 2nd highest in the world - New Delhi Times - India Only International Newspaper

Brazil’s government on Tuesday reported the 700,000th death from COVID-19 in the South American nation, which has the second most victims of the virus after the United States. Brazilian health experts say most people dying of COVID-19 in recent days are either unvaccinated or suffer from other debilitating diseases. “The vaccine currently available in every…

1 year ago

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River Front Times

FDA Approves Narcan for Over-the-Counter Use

A life-saving medication that rapidly reverses the effects of opioid overdoses will soon become way easier to get. The federal Food and Drug Administration has approved naloxone, or Narcan Nasal Spray, for over-the-counter use. Naloxone has been available at most Missouri pharmacies without prescriptions since 2017.

1 year ago·St. Louis, United States

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