US FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Drug for Opioid Overdose Reversal

by Nathaniel Weixel The first ever over-the-counter version of the opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday, a move that could dramatically increase access to the lifesaving medication. The FDA approved Narcan, the brand name version of the drug manufactured by Emergent BioSolutions. Naloxone is a […]

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