Over-the-counter Narcan will save lives — once we know how to use it

Opinion piece on The Hill about OTC naloxone and Columbia's training program

By
Dr. Melanie Bernitz and Dr. Michael McNeil
April 13, 2023

The FDA’s recent approval of the anti-overdose drug naloxone (brand name Narcan) as an over-the-counter medication has given us greater access to a powerful tool to save lives and is a step forward in fighting the ongoing opioid overdose epidemic ravaging cities across the United States. 

It also does not go far enough.

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Read the full piece on TheHill.com.