Originally published by our sister publication Pain Medicine News
Updated April 4 to include a link to a behind-the-scenes story.
The FDA approved the first over-the-counter (OTC) naloxone nasal spray (Narcan, Emergent), an opioid overdose reversal agent.
In February, the FDA Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee and the Anesthetic and Analgesic Drug Products Advisory Committee unanimously voted that the benefit-risk profile of the 4-mg naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray supported its use as a