Denmark is the latest European country to tackle the growing problem of opioid overdose by removing the prescription requirement for life-saving drug naloxone.
Denmark Switches Nalxone To OTC Status
Consumers in Denmark no longer need a prescription to buy opioid antagonist naloxone as the country looks to tackle the growing issue of overdose.

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