FDA advisers vote in favor of making opioid overdose antidote available over the counter

Narcan is available in many pharmacies with or without a prescription, but it's kept behind the counter. Research shows that wider availability could save lives as U.S. opioid overdose numbers skyrocket.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  HEALTH & COVID-19 NEWS Feb 16, 2023 FDA advisers vote in favor of making opioid overdose antidote available over the counter Narcan is available in many pharmacies with or without a prescription, but it's kept behind the counter. Research shows that wider availability could save lives as U.S. opioid overdose numbers skyrocket. More » TOP STORIES Bird flu isn't a direct threat to humans yet, experts say, but they're keeping a close eye on it » CDC adds COVID-19 shots to list of routine vaccines for kids and adults » Biden: Objects shot down over North America appear to not be part of China's spy balloon operation » Bruce Willis' family shares update on his health, new diagnosis » MORE STORIES Snow totals: Here's a look at how much snow has fallen in central Iowa so far » Multi-vehicle crash disrupts traffic on Interstate 35 near Ames » Heavy snowfall, strong winds cause whiteout conditions and road closures » An Iowa police chief is charged with stalking his ex-girlfriend » MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT If you'd like to receive some of our other email newsletters, you can tap or click the links below: Be among the first to receive National Breaking News or Local Breaking News as stories break. Catch up on the day's big stories with our Morning Headlines and Afternoon Digest newsletters. Receive our Daily Forecasts or get Severe Weather Alerts sent straight to your email inbox. Manage your email newsletter subscriptions » For the very latest information, download our free apps To ensure email delivery, add newsletters@e.kcci.com to your address book or safe senders list © 2023 Hearst Television Inc. 300 W 57th Street, New York NY 10019 Privacy Notice | Terms of Use | Unsubscribe