Posted by Michael Wonder on 17 Apr 2023
OTC naloxone is a baby step toward making the life-saving medication accessible
17 April 2023 - In an attempt to make naloxone more accessible amid the massive human toll of the opioid crisis, the FDA recently approved over the counter naloxone hydrochloride. Naloxone hydrochloride is the one solution that has remained constant through the evolving opioid crisis.
A safe and effective medication that can quickly reverse an overdose, it is a critical tool in the public health response to the opioid crisis. Until now, naloxone availability has been a bit confusing, with each state taking a slightly different approach.
