Narcan Spray Might Soon Not Require a Prescription

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And an FDA panel on Wednesday unanimously endorsed making Narcan spray available for over the counter. Use the nasal spray quickly reverses an overdose from heroin and painkillers like opioids. If approved to be bought without a prescription, People could buy it in supermarkets and even vending machines. In 2021 alone, opioid overdoses took the lives of nearly 81,000 people. The food and drug administration is not required to accept its advisors recommendations. The agency is expected to make a final decision on the opioid overdose treatment by March 29.