Naloxone OTC Switch Urged By Congressional Coalition Of 30 Democrats And Republicans
Executive Summary
In response to highest number of overdose deaths in US history in 2021, 30 members from both chambers of Congress sign letters sent to seven CEOs of naloxone manufacturers.
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