FDA officials say Narcan is the first naloxone product that will be available without a prescription.
“the prescription product will remain in readily available supply through current access channels, including pharmacies through standing order or co-prescription laws and through community distribution.”“The idea that this is just something you could walk into a drugstore and get, I think will lower the stigma, make it easier for people to realize that they can be of service to their community because they can resuscitate someone,” said Dr. Joshua Sharfstein,But Dr.
“The price is going to matter a lot. Because if it’s too expensive, then people won’t buy it. If insurance covers it, though, that may make it easier for people to get,” said Dr. Sharfstein. Some doctors say they also want increased access to other forms of naloxone and allow members of the public, not just support groups to be able to get it.
“For people who are using drugs, often they are using them with injectable naloxone nearby and they’re getting that naloxone for free from a harm reduction program that has support to buy it,” said Dr. Sharfstein.U.S. Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services “Once Narcan 4 mg nasal spray transitions from prescription to over-the-counter, health insurance coverage for this product may change depending on the source of that coverage.
Emergent said it isn’t commenting on the potential retail price for Narcan at this time. But the company said it provides discounts on the nasal spray to community organizations, first responders, and police agencies.
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