The nasal spray is expected to be sold for around $50 for a box of two doses.
A lifesaving medication used in cases of opioid overdoses could be hitting store shelves by as soon as next week.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Naloxone earlier this year to start being sold directly to consumers. The nasal spray, which is commonly known by its brand name Narcan, will become the first opioid treatment drug to be sold over-the-counter without the need for a prescription. It can reverse overdoses of opioids, including street drugs such as heroin and fentanyl and prescription versions including oxycodone.
"A goal for the out-of-pocket retailer price is to be consistent with our public interest pricing for one carton of two 4 mg doses, although retail price is set by individual retailers," Emergent said in a statement. "Our pricing for both public interest groups and retailers would be significantly less than the current Wholesale Acquisition Cost.
Emergent said the drug will hopefully prevent some of the overdose deaths, but more work needs to be done to combat the ongoing opioid epidemic. "OTC availability is one of several elements that can help to remove barriers to naloxone," the company said."But the magnitude of the opioid epidemic requires additional support and pathways to access."
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