U.S. FDA approved first Over-the-Counter Naloxone nasal spray

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On Mar. 29, 2023, the U.S. FDA announced approval of Narcan, 4 milligram naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for over-the-counter (OTC), nonprescription, use οΎ– the first naloxone product approved for use without a prescription. Naloxone is a medication that rapidly reverses the effects of opioid overdose and is the standard treatment for opioid overdose.

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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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