FDA Explores Approving OTC Naloxone Products

<p>The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a potential pathway to allow naloxone hydrochloride, known by the name brand Narcan, to be approved for over-the-counter use.</p> <p>The Nov. 15 Federal Register notice, &ldquo;Safety and Effectiveness of Certain Naloxone Hydrochloride Drug Products for Nonprescription Use,&rdquo; stated that the proposal would result in greater access to naloxone, a life-saving medication, that may prevent overdose deaths from opioids such as heroin, fentanyl and prescription opioid medications. Naloxone is easy to use and small to carry.</p> <p><a href="https://medtruth.medium.com/fda-explores-approving-otc-naloxone-products-7aefef9d66e4"><strong>Learn More</strong></a></p>