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Walgreens to stock overdose-reversing drug Narcan

By Kelly Healey
By Kelly Healey
Walgreens will begin stocking the drug Narcan, which is used to reverse the effects of opioid overdoses.
The drug is administered by nasal spray.
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The pharmacy chain said they will instruct patients to call 911 and seek medical attention after administration of the drug.
"This action is an important milestone and we applaud Walgreens initiatives to improve access to Narcan Nasal Spray in communities across the U.S.,” said Seamus Mulligan, Chief Executive Officer of Adapt Pharma, the manufacturer of Narcan Nasal Spray. “This effort, combined with the opportunity for patients and caregivers to obtain Narcan Nasal Spray without an individual prescription in 45 states, is critical in combating this crisis.”
More than 30,000 people died in 2015 from opioid overdoses.

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