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FDA approval of over-the-counter Narcan is an important step in the effort to combat the US opioid crisis

  • Written by Lucas Berenbrok, Associate Professor of Pharmacy and Therapeutics, University of Pittsburgh
FDA approval of over-the-counter Narcan is an important step in the effort to combat the US opioid crisisThe use of naloxone administered by nasal spray can be a lifesaving drug with minimal side effects.TG23/iStock via Getty Images Plus

On March 29, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Narcan for over-the-counter sale. Narcan is the 4-milligram nasal spray version of naloxone, a medication that can quickly counteract an opioid...

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