FDA approves over-the-counter sales of lifesaving opioid overdose treatment Narcan nasal spray

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FDA approves over-the-counter sales of lifesaving opioid overdose treatment Narcan nasal spray
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The FDA's decision means people will be able to buy the 4mg nasal spray without a prescription in supermarkets, convenience stores and vending machines.

The FDA's decision means people will be able to buy the 4 milligram nasal spray in supermarkets, gas stations, convenience stores and vending machines.

Narcan reverses fatal overdoses by blocking the effect that opioids have on the nervous system. The nasal spray must be administered as soon as an overdose is suspected.Fentanyl forum attendees could visit a table where Narcan kits were being offered free at Northwood High School in Silver Spring, Maryland on February 25, 2023.

Narcan reverses fatal overdoses by blocking the effect that opioids have on the nervous system. The nasal spray must be administered as soon as an overdose is suspected. Join CNBC's Healthy Returns on March 29th, where we'll convene a virtual gathering of CEOs, scientists, investors and innovators in the health care space to reflect on the progress made today to reinvent the future of medicine. Plus, we'll have an exclusive rundown of the best investment opportunities in biopharma, health-tech and managed care.

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