OTC naloxone is a baby step toward making the life-saving medication accessible
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Naloxone, a life-saving medication, is now available over-the-counter. However, its accessibility may still be hindered by factors such as affordability and stigma. The impact of this development on overdose prevention and treatment remains to be seen.
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