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 ...

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.

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, 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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.