Narcan Could Be Readily Available Soon, Which Experts Say Will Save Countless Lives

By Caroline Vandergriff, CBS Dallas/Fort Worth

February 16, 2023

Narcan, the life-saving opioid overdose drug, could be available in big box shops, supermarkets, convenience shops, and schools and as soon as this summer.

On Wednesday, FDA advisors unanimously recommended that the brand of Naloxone be sold over the counter.

Narcan is a nasal spray that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose within minutes. It's become common for first responders and healthcare workers to administer the drug in emergency situations, but it isn't widely available for everyone else.

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