OTC Naloxone In US Could Limit Access Due To Costs, Comments On Emergent Switch NDA Argue

The American Society of Anesthesiologists and attorney Scott Lassman disagree with the FDA's suggestion that studies showing all naloxone products can be used safely over the counter indicates all of them can be moved to nonprescription status. Both were included in comments submitted ahead of the agency's Nonprescription Drug and Anesthetic and Analgesic Drug Products advisory committee meeting on the subject.

The FDA joint advisory committee will meet on 15 February to discuss Emergent BioSolution's proposed OTC switch of NARCAN. • Source: Shutterstock

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