Emergent Biosolutions Inc. said Wednesday its Narcan nasal spray that’s an antidote for an opioid overdose will be available without a prescription starting...
Emergent Biosolutions Inc. EBS, -7.92% said Wednesday its Narcan nasal spray that’s an antidote for an opioid overdose will be available without a prescription starting in September. The Gaithersburg, Md.-based company said Narcan will have a suggested retail price of $44.99 a carton, or $22.50 per dose. The company has shipped Narcan to leading drug, pharmacy and grocery stores.
“Expanding access and awareness is critical given the staggering toll of the epidemic mainly driven by synthetic opioids, like fentanyl.” Opioid overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the U.S. Last year, about every seven minutes, a life was lost due to an opioid overdose. The average response time for emergency services to arrive is about 10 minutes, so having Narcan in a first-aid kit can make a life-and-death difference.
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