FDA gives the ok for opioid overdose reversal drug to be sold over the counter trends now FDA approves nasal spray that treats fentanyl AND opioid overdoses as they're happening for over-the-counter use - meaning it can be sold in vending machines and big box stores By Cassidy Morrison Senior Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Updated: 14:20 BST, 29 March 2023 Viewcomments Narcan, the nasal spray that rapidly reverses opioid overdoses, can now be sold over the counter without a prescription, the Food and Drug Administration said. The approval announced on Wednesday caps a long-fought battle by public health officials and addiction medicine experts to make the antidote more readily available, a move they have argued would save hundreds of thousands of lives. FDA Commissioner Dr Robert Califf said: 'Today's approval of OTC naloxone nasal spray will help improve access to naloxone, increase the number of locations where it's available and help reduce opioid overdose deaths throughout the country.' Narcan could become available at big box retailers, vending machines, supermarkets, and convenience stores as soon as this summer. A panel of outside experts voted unanimously last month to Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility