FDA approves over-the-counter naloxone, but is the cost prohibitive?

Published Date: 01 Apr 2023

The FDA has approved over-the-counter naloxone for opioid overdoses, which means more lives are being saved. But it is not known how much the nasal spray will cost and whether it will cause new problems for urgent treatment.

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