California partners with Amneal Pharmaceuticals to purchase discounted naloxone at $24/pack for free distribution to first responders, universities, and community organizations.

California partners with Amneal Pharmaceuticals to purchase a generic version of naloxone, an opioid overdose reversal drug, at a 40% discounted rate of $24 per pack. The state plans to distribute the packs for free to first responders, universities, and community organizations through its Naloxone Distribution Project. This initiative aims to increase access to the life-saving medication and prevent opioid-related deaths, which have risen significantly in California.

April 29, 2024
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