On Tuesday, March 29 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved of Narcan, 4 milligram (mg) naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for over-the-counter (OTC), nonprescription use.
This is the first time a naloxone product has been approved for over-the-counter use, non-prescription use.
“Making narcan available, much easier, and over- the-counter, I believe will save lives," said Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson.
Narcan is used as a lifesaving medication in instances of opioid drug overdose.
Mayo Clinic addiction specialist Dr. Holly Geyer describes the three steps that should be taken when administering the nasal spray to someone else.
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