/news/tags/narcan narcan en-US Copyright Mon, 06 Nov 2023 20:49:34 GMT /health/2023-11-06/narcan-is-sold-over-the-counter-now-a-look-at-the-initial-rollout-and-what-it-means-for-access Narcan is a nasal-spray version of the life-saving medication naloxone, which can reverse an opioid overdose. It recently became available over-the-counter. Here’s what that means for public access. Mon, 06 Nov 2023 20:49:34 GMT /health/2023-11-06/narcan-is-sold-over-the-counter-now-a-look-at-the-initial-rollout-and-what-it-means-for-access Morgan Watkins /npr-news/2023-03-29/the-fda-approves-the-overdose-reversing-drug-narcan-for-over-the-counter-sales The decision could make the life-saving drug more accessible. Emergent BioSolutions, the drug company that produces Narcan, said it anticipates it will be on store shelves by late summer. Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:51:41 GMT /npr-news/2023-03-29/the-fda-approves-the-overdose-reversing-drug-narcan-for-over-the-counter-sales Joe Hernandez /2023-02-18/over-the-counter-narcan-will-save-lives-experts-say-but-the-cost-will-affect-access Advisers to the FDA put the opioid overdose-reversal drug a step closer to being sold without a needing a prescription. Even if approved, the medication may not reach many people who need it. Sat, 18 Feb 2023 12:03:37 GMT /2023-02-18/over-the-counter-narcan-will-save-lives-experts-say-but-the-cost-will-affect-access Emma Bowman /news/2021-12-13/morning-headlines-2-cases-of-omicron-variant-of-found-in-ohio-covid-hospitalizations-continue-to-rise State health officials say two cases of the omicron variant of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the state; COVID-19 hospitalizations are approaching levels not seen since last December before vaccines were widely available; the deadly storms that swept through Kentucky produced some damaging weather in Ohio; and more stories. Mon, 13 Dec 2021 13:47:39 GMT /news/2021-12-13/morning-headlines-2-cases-of-omicron-variant-of-found-in-ohio-covid-hospitalizations-continue-to-rise Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/health-science/2021-07-07/new-program-aims-to-destigmatize-addiction-by-making-naloxone-more-available MetroHealth and the Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board of Cuyahoga County are partnering to install 100 boxes of Naloxone, or NaloxBoxes, throughout the community. Wed, 07 Jul 2021 09:00:21 GMT /news/health-science/2021-07-07/new-program-aims-to-destigmatize-addiction-by-making-naloxone-more-available Abigail Bottar /news/health-science/2019-08-27/akron-canton-airport-installs-first-narcan-kits Akron-Canton Airport is the first airport in the country to install kits containing Narcan, a device that delivers the opioid overdose reversal drug… Wed, 28 Aug 2019 02:00:27 GMT /news/health-science/2019-08-27/akron-canton-airport-installs-first-narcan-kits /news/health-science/2019-08-02/geauga-county-to-distribute-free-narcan-kits-to-the-public The Geauga County Board of Health will start distributing naloxone to the community starting this fall. County health officials will distribute 250 kits of the opioid overdose reversal medication known as Narcan thanks to a $75,000 state grant. Anyone can obtain a life-saving kit for free, said Geauga’s Director of Nursing, Christine Wyers. Fri, 02 Aug 2019 19:54:58 GMT /news/health-science/2019-08-02/geauga-county-to-distribute-free-narcan-kits-to-the-public /news/health-science/2019-07-11/ohio-coroners-warn-of-july-spike-in-overdose-deaths Ohio coroners are raising new warnings following a spike in drug overdose deaths. Thu, 11 Jul 2019 14:26:42 GMT /news/health-science/2019-07-11/ohio-coroners-warn-of-july-spike-in-overdose-deaths Jerry Kenney, Associated Press /news/community/2018-11-19/morning-headlines-former-cuyahoga-judge-accused-of-murder-tim-ryan-to-launch-gm-lordstown-campaign Here are your morning headlines for Monday, November 19:Former Cuyahoga judge accused of murdering estranged wife;Tim Ryan to announce new GM Lordstown… Mon, 19 Nov 2018 12:16:56 GMT /news/community/2018-11-19/morning-headlines-former-cuyahoga-judge-accused-of-murder-tim-ryan-to-launch-gm-lordstown-campaign Amanda Rabinowitz /news/community/2018-10-05/morning-headlines-cleveland-rep-sweeney-abruptly-resigns-willoughby-hills-mayor-council-at-odds Here are your morning headlines for Friday, October 5:Cleveland Rep. Sweeney resigns;Willoughby Hills mayor, council at odds;Congress gives OK for opioid… Fri, 05 Oct 2018 12:34:19 GMT /news/community/2018-10-05/morning-headlines-cleveland-rep-sweeney-abruptly-resigns-willoughby-hills-mayor-council-at-odds Amanda Rabinowitz