“The decrease in drug overdose deaths is promising but far too many New Yorkers are still dying,” said New York Health Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot.
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New Jersey To Give Away Free Naloxone On June 18th
The lifesaving medication will be available for free at select pharmacies in the state thanks to a new program.
Community Of Responders Campaign Aims To End Overdose Deaths
The program’s goal is for naloxone to be deployed within six minutes of an overdose starting, drastically increasing the chances of the victims’ survival.
Inside The Push For Over-The-Counter Naloxone
The FDA has recently taken an unprecedented step to kickstart the development of over-the-counter naloxone products. Last week the FDA took an unprecedented step to make the anti-overdose drug naloxone directly available to opioid users. Currently, naloxone requires a prescription. But in an effort to make approval for non-prescription versions of the drug easier for… Continue reading Inside The Push For Over-The-Counter Naloxone
Why Some Pharmacies Still Fail To Carry Naloxone
Though many states have passed laws to expand naloxone access, some pharmacies have been too slow to get onboard with carrying the life-saving medication. According to new research, expanding access to naloxone still has room for improvement. Two new studies that surveyed pharmacies in California and Texas suggest that access to the opioid overdose “antidote”… Continue reading Why Some Pharmacies Still Fail To Carry Naloxone