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Pharmacy Standing Order for Narcan Distribution Linked to Reduction in Overdose Deaths

BU School of Public Health Blog

Prior to naloxone receiving federal approval for over-the-counter availability as Narcan nasal spray in 2023, almost all US states allowed individuals to obtain the life-saving drug at community pharmacies without a prescription through a state authorization known as a standing order.