Coverage dated March 28, 2023 to March 29, 2023

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved over the counter sales of the leading opioid antidote, Narcan.

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The Daily Caller
FDA Approves Over-The-Counter Opioid Antidote As Fentanyl Deaths Surge (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Mar 28, 2023
The Daily Caller's feed description
The FDA approved Naloxone, an opioid overdose reversal drug, for over the counter purchase as deaths surge in the U.S.
FOX 5 DC
FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan: Here's what it means (opens FOX 5 DC)
Published Mar 28, 2023
FOX 5 DC's feed description
The FDA approval sets the overdose-reversing drug on course to become the first opioid treatment drug to be sold over the counter.
PhillyVoice
Over-the-counter Narcan to be available by late summer, manufacturer says (opens PhillyVoice)
Published Mar 28, 2023
PhillyVoice's feed description
In an effort to reduce overdose deaths, the FDA approved a version of the antidote that does not require a prescription
Wyoming Public Media
The FDA has approved the overdose-reversing drug Narcan for over-the-counter sales (opens Wyoming Public Media)
Published Mar 28, 2023
Wyoming Public Media's feed description
It could take months before Narcan, the brand name for naloxone, is available for purchase without a prescription, the Food and Drug Administration said.
Anchorage Daily News
FDA approves over-the-counter sales of lifesaving Narcan for opioid overdoses (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published Mar 28, 2023
Anchorage Daily News's feed description
It can reverse overdoses of opioids, including street drugs such as heroin and fentanyl and prescription versions including oxycodone.
12News Phoenix
FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan. Here's what it means (opens 12News Phoenix)
Published Mar 28, 2023
12News Phoenix's feed description
How much this will impact the nationwide overdose crisis is not clear, even though better access to Narcan, a name-brand version of naloxone, is a priority.
Portland Press Herald
FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan. Here’s what it means. (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published Mar 28, 2023
Portland Press Herald's feed description
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved selling overdose antidote naloxone over-the-counter, marking the first time a opioid treatment drug will be available without a prescription
NBC Los Angeles
FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Drug That Reverses Opioid Overdoses (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Mar 28, 2023
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
Wednesday's approval is for Narcan, which can reverse overdoses of opioids, including street drugs such as heroin and fentanyl and prescription versions including oxycodone.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
FDA Approves Over-The-Counter Sales of Lifesaving Opioid Overdose Treatment Narcan Nasal Spray (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Mar 28, 2023
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
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.
Quartz
Narcan is finally approved to be sold over the counter in the US (opens Quartz)
Published Mar 28, 2023
Quartz's feed description
Naloxone reverses drug overdose caused by opioid, and making it accessible is a lifesaving measure
Local News 8
FDA approves first over-the-counter opioid overdose antidote Narcan (opens Local News 8)
Published Mar 28, 2023
Local News 8's feed description
By Nadia Kounang, Jen Christensen and Deidre McPhillips, CNN With drug overdose deaths continuing to hover near record levels, the US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved for the first time an over-the-counter version of the opioid antidote Narcan.
New Hampshire Public Radio
The FDA approves the overdose-reversing drug Narcan for over-the-counter sales (opens New Hampshire Public Radio)
Published Mar 28, 2023
New Hampshire Public Radio's feed description
The decision could make the life-saving drug more accessible. Emergent BioSolutions, the drug company that produces Narcan, said it anticipates it will be on store shelves by late summer.
Washington Times
FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan; here’s what it means (opens Washington Times)
Published Mar 28, 2023
Washington Times's feed description
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved selling naloxone without a prescription, setting the overdose-reversing drug on course to become the first opioid treatment drug to be sold over the counter.
Bangor Daily News
What the FDA’s approval of over-the-counter Narcan means (opens Bangor Daily News)
Published Mar 28, 2023
Bangor Daily News's feed description
That sets the course for Narcan to become the first opioid treatment drug to be sold over the counter.
France 24
US approves sale of anti-overdose drug Narcan without prescription (opens France 24)
Published Mar 28, 2023
France 24's feed description
The US drug regulator announced Wednesday that Narcan, the treatment which reverses overdoses, can be distributed without prescription, a move that comes as the country battles an acute opioid addiction…
The Conversation US
FDA approval of over-the-counter Narcan is an important step in the effort to combat the US opioid crisis (opens The Conversation US)
Published Mar 28, 2023
The Conversation US's feed description
The Food and Drug Administration’s approval of Narcan will make the lifesaving drug more widely available, especially to those who might be likely to witness or respond to opioid overdoses.
CBS News
FDA approves overdose-reversing Narcan for over-the-counter sale (opens CBS News)
Published Mar 28, 2023
CBS News's feed description
In the 12-month period ending in Oct. 2022, the United States recorded 101,750 overdose deaths, primarily from opioids.
ABC 7 Chicago
FDA approves overdose reversal spray Narcan to be sold over-the-counter (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published Mar 28, 2023
ABC 7 Chicago's feed description
The FDA approved the overdose reversal drug Narcan for over-the-counter use Wednesday.
CNET
FDA Approves Narcan Nasal Spray for Over-the-Counter Use (opens CNET)
Published Mar 28, 2023
CNET's feed description
The live-saving medication can rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
Wall Street Journal
FDA Approves Narcan for Non-Prescription Sale (opens Wall Street Journal)
Published Mar 28, 2023
Wall Street Journal's feed description
Overdose-reversal drug will soon be available over-the-counter.
Los Angeles Times
FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan for opioid overdoses. Here's what that means (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Mar 28, 2023
Los Angeles Times's feed description
The FDA has approved over-the-counter sales of opioid overdose antidote naloxone, the first such drug to become available without a prescription.
FOX 6 Milwaukee
Over-the-counter NARCAN, FDA grants approval: 'It's about time' (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)
Published Mar 28, 2023
FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description
The drug can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
Tampa Bay Times
Over-the-counter Narcan approved by FDA. Here’s what it means. (opens Tampa Bay Times)
Published Mar 28, 2023
Tampa Bay Times's feed description
It’s a move that some advocates have long sought as a way to improve access to a life-saving drug.
New York Post
FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan for opioid OD reversal (opens New York Post)
Published Mar 28, 2023
New York Post's feed description
The Food and Drug Administration approved Wednesday the first over-the-counter nasal spray that rapidly reverses the effects of opioid overdose.
MedicalXpress
FDA approves first over-the-counter nasal spray for opioid overdoses (opens MedicalXpress)
Published Mar 28, 2023
MedicalXpress's feed description
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the over-the-counter use of a nasal spray that can reverse an opioid overdose.

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