In a win for all who support harm reduction, the FDA has approved the life-saving medication Narcan and its generic brand name naloxone for over-the-counter use.
Earlier this morning, the treatment was approved, with FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf saying in a statement acquired by CNN, “The FDA remains committed to addressing the evolving complexities of the overdose crisis. As part of this work, the agency has used its regulatory authority to facilitate greater access to naloxone by encouraging the development of and approving an over-the-counter naloxone product to address the…
