
Commentary|Videos|June 24, 2026
FDA Expands OTC Naloxone Access: What It Means for Patients and Pharmacists
Pharmacy Times interviews Alison Newman, MPH, Program Operations Specialist at CEDEER, about the FDA's expansion of over-the-counter naloxone access, remaining barriers to availability, and the critical role pharmacists play in overdose prevention and patient education.
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Pharmacy Times interviews Alison Newman, MPH, Program Operations Specialist at CEDEER, about the FDA's expansion of over-the-counter naloxone access, remaining barriers to availability, and the critical role pharmacists play in overdose prevention and patient education.
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