The pharmacy said it will be available starting in September for about $45.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration in March, making it the first opioid treatment drug to be sold over the counter.
“Naloxone counteracts life-threatening depression of the central nervous and respiratory systems, allowing overdose victims to breathe normally again,” Walgreens said. “We all must recognize that overdoses can happen to anyone, regardless of age, background or other factors. As a leading healthcare company, providing access to OTC naloxone creates an opportunity for bystanders, friends and family members to potentially save a life. In the event of an overdose, every second matters.”It will sell for $44.99 at Walgreens.a nonprofit “organization dedicated to ending drug-related overdose deaths through education, medical intervention and public awareness.
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