And an FDA panel on Wednesday unanimously endorsed making Narcan
spray available for over the counter. Use the nasal
spray quickly reverses an overdose from heroin and painkillers like
opioids. If approved to be bought without a prescription
, People could buy it in supermarkets and even vending
machines. In 2021 alone, opioid overdoses took the
lives of nearly 81,000 people. The food and drug
administration is not required to accept its advisors recommendations.
The agency is expected to make a final decision on
the opioid overdose treatment by March 29.