Narcan's over-the-counter price will still put it out of reach for many, experts say
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The life-saving drug "Narcan" is expected to be available over-the-counter later this year, but its price tag is expected to put it out of reach for many below the poverty line.
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Over-the-counter Narcan to cost less than $50 for a two-pack, company says
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Narcan's over-the-counter price will still put it out of reach for many, experts say
The life-saving drug "Narcan" is expected to be available over-the-counter later this year, but its price tag is expected to put it out of reach for many below the poverty line.
Emergent, the maker of the opioid overdose antidote Narcan, said in a statement Thursday that it is aiming for an out-of-pocket price of less than $50 for its nasal spray
FRIDAY, April 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- The company that makes the opioid overdose nasal spray Narcan plans to have it available in pharmacies and online by late summer for
