Breaking public health news: After a long wait, Narcan is finally going over-the-counter next week It's currently being shipped to major retailers: CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Walmart Key considerations on this: 🧵 1/
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Cost will be $45. Fine for some, but out of reach for many Substance use, addiction & overdose know no socioeconomic bounds, but folks with fewer $ resources are often disproportionately affected, and need access More on this from @BerkeleyJr: 2/ nbcnews.com/health/health-…
This means preexisting ways to access Narcan remain key: - State standing orders - Prescriptions - Ongoing insurance coverage - Community distribution 3/