The FDA has granted approval for the non-prescription use

of Narcan, a 4mg naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray, making it the first of its kind.

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Naloxone is a medication commonly used to quickly reverse

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the effects of opioid overdose, and is considered the standard treatment for such cases

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With this approval, Narcan can now be sold directly to consumers

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without a prescription, in locations such as drug stores

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convenience stores, grocery stores, and gas stations, as well as online

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thereby providing easier access to life-saving

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medication to reverse opioid overdose.

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