North Carolina and South Carolina allow pharmacies to distribute overdose reversal drug Narcan without prescriptions.

Naloxone, or Narcan, is an effective overdose reversal drug that can reduce opioid overdoses by 27% to 46%. North Carolina and South Carolina have laws permitting pharmacies to distribute it without prescriptions. Events like the "Facing Fentanyl Together Resource Fair" in Washington aim to educate the public on fentanyl and overdose prevention, offering training on Narcan use and connecting attendees with recovery resources.

September 16, 2024
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