Narcan nasal spray for overdoses will be available over the counter at three pharmacies

Three major pharmacy chains, Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, and Rite Aid, will start selling the opioid overdose reversal drug Narcan without a prescription nationwide in early September, in an effort to combat the opioid crisis.

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8/30/2023

Opioid overdose antidote Narcan will be widely available over the counter next week

The opioid overdose antidote Narcan will be available over the counter, increasing access to the medication to combat the rising number of overdose deaths, but the high cost of $44.99 may limit affordability for some individuals.