Beginning this week, Americans will be able buy life saving Narcan online and over the counter at most pharmacy chains, even Walmart, without a prescription.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved over-the-counter (OTC) sales of Emergent BioSolutions Inc's Narcan, allowing for easier availability of the life-saving medication used to reverse opioid overdoses.
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"For people who need it most, it needs to be at a lower price point than what it is currently available," said Maryann Mason, associate professor of emergency medicine at Northwestern University.