California offers free Narcan (Naloxone) to qualified organizations to combat opioid crisis.

California offers free Narcan (Naloxone) to qualified organizations, including first responders, community groups, schools, hospitals, and local governments. The state contracted with Amneal Pharmaceuticals to buy the drug at a 40% reduction and made 24,000 units available in May. This initiative aims to tackle the opioid crisis by making the over-the-counter opioid reversal drug widely accessible and affordable.

June 23, 2024
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