He said that some of the money dedicated to opioids in the recent government - spending bill would be distributed to agencies to help
purchase naloxone, and that he had been in talks with naloxone manufacturers, including Kaleo and Adapt Pharma, about pricing and access.
With this new commitment from Duane Reade, Walgreen Co., New Yorkers can walk into any of more than 650 participating pharmacies to
purchase naloxone and potentially save a life.
«The availability of it without a prescription allows families and loved ones of individuals who are struggling with addiction to easily
purchase Naloxone and keep it in case of an emergency.»
Carlucci says the ability to
purchase Naloxone over the counter would incentivize pharmacies to stock more of the drug.
«What I've asked the commissioner of health to do is to issue a standing order, which is in his right under New York State law where he can issue this standing order and allow people essentially to
purchase Naloxone over the counter at their local pharmacy.»
Not exact matches
Most Rite Aid pharmacies, as well as participating independent pharmacies, will have
Naloxone available for
purchase as of Monday.