Narcan: Over-the-Counter Availability and Administration
TL;DR
Narcan, a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses, will soon be available over-the-counter in drugstores, including Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, and Rite Aid. The move aims to increase accessibility to the life-saving drug, which has been shown to reduce opioid deaths. Narcan, also known as naloxone, is the first opioid overdose reversal medication to be sold without a prescription. While this step is a positive one, concerns remain about the price and accessibility of Narcan, as well as insurance coverage.
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