FDA Advisory Committee Recommends Making Narcan, Opioid Antidote, Available Over-the-Counter
An FDA scientific advisory committee is calling for the agency to make the opioid overdose drug Narcan available over-the-counter.
Tag Archives: Naloxone
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U.S. Opioid Overdose Deaths Leveling Off After Pandemic Spike: CDC
U.S. Opioid overdose deaths are finally leveling off after spiking during the COVID-19 pandemic, CDC data indicates.
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CDC Study Finds 15% of Overdose Deaths Linked to Benadryl, Other Antihistamines
A new CDC study warns that Benadryl and similar antihistamines are increasingly involved in drug overdose deaths.
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New CDC Campaign Seeks To Prevent Drug Overdose Deaths
The CDC has launched a new campaign aimed at combating the increasing rates of drug abuse and overdose deaths in the U.S.
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Indivior To Pay $300M To Settle Suboxone Opioid Marketing Claims By DOJ, States
The makers of Suboxone have agreed to pay the states $300 million to resolve allegations it falsely claimed the opioid addiction treatment drug was safer and less prone to abuse…
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Public Needs Education On Buprenorphine Injectons To Avoid Complications: CDC
A new CDC study warns of a high rate of complications linked to a crucial drug used to fight opioid addictions.
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Opioids To Carry Naloxone Overdose Drug Information On Labels: FDA
Opioid drug labels will now be required to include information about naloxone; an opioid overdose drug, the FDA announced.
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Naloxone Vials Look Too Much Like Verpamil, Leading To Medication Mistake Risk: ISMP
The ISMP has issued a warning that two commonly used drugs are shipped in very similar vials, which could result in confusion and a medication mistake.
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Surgeon General Calls For Americans To Carry Naxalone In Case They Witness Opioid Overdoses
The Surgeon General is calling on all Americans to learn how to use Naloxone to save the lives of those who might be overdosing on opioids, in the latest step…
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Naloxone Could Prevent 20,000 Drug Overdose Deaths in U.S.: WHO Report
WHO calls for expanded use of naloxone to help prevent drug overdose deaths.
