Teva And Sandoz Go Head-To-Head On US Narcan

Teva Launches Naloxone 4mg Nasal Spray As Sandoz Introduces Authorized Generic

Teva has delivered the launch of the first generic rival to Narcan naloxone 4mg nasal spray in the US. Sandoz has immediately responded with the introduction of an authorized generic.

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Teva and Sandoz are competing directly on naloxone • Source: Ammentorp Photography / Alamy Stock Photo

Simultaneous launches have been seen in the US for Teva’s first generic rival to Emergent BioSolutions’ Narcan (naloxone) 4mg nasal spray and an authorized generic marketed by Sandoz.

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