Last month, drugstores and pharmacies nationwide began stocking and selling the country’s first over-the-counter version of naloxone, a medication that can stop a potentially fatal overdose from ...

Over-the-counter Narcan nasal spray is expected to show up in local stores this week, the latest attempt to quell the nation's drug overdose crisis — which killed an estimated 109,000 lives last ...

Narcan, the nasal spray that reverses opioid overdoses, is hitting store shelves this month for the first time as an over-the-counter medication — a milestone in the fight against the nation’s ...

It arrives in many stores next week, no prescription necessary. By Jan Hoffman and Noah Weiland Narcan, the first opioid overdose reversal medication approved for over-the-counter purchase ...

Narcan is a life-saving drug, and while the federal Food and Drug Administration approved the retail sale of it, many people can not afford it. Narcan is an opioid reversal agent used on anyone ...

Making naloxone available more widely is seen as a key strategy to control the nationwide overdose crisis, which has been linked to more than 100,000 U.S. deaths a year.

Narcan can be used by a bystander or friend if someone is overdosing on opioids. Here's how to get it, who should carry it, and how to use it. Jessica Rendall Former Wellness Reporter Jessica was ...

Narcan (naloxone) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat known or suspected opioid overdose. This article gives details on Narcan’s price, coupons to help you save money on the drug, and ...

In March 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Narcan for over-the-counter (OTC) use. This means you’ll be able to buy Narcan off the shelf, without consulting with a pharmacist.

How to administer naloxoneThe Washington Post put together a step-by-step guide to administering naloxone in an emergency. The card can be saved to your phone or computer for reference.

With opioid overdose reversal medication naloxone available over-the-counter, many people — drug-users and non-users alike — carry it on-hand in case the need arises. However, if called upon ...

While Narcan is readily available for the public to buy, it wasn’t always so accepted. At one time, there was a legitimate question about whether Narcan should be available outside a hospital.