Kroger to offer anti-overdose drug without prescription

Feb 17, 2016, 08:24
Kroger to offer anti-overdose drug without prescription

Narcan is routinely carried by police, fire and rescue crews, which use it thousands of times a year in OH to revive overdose victims.

Kroger announced today that on Monday it will begin selling naloxone-a medication used to reverse the effects of opiods-without a prescription at about 200 stores in OH and Northern Kentucky, the Cincinnati Enquirer is reporting.

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"We want families dealing with addiction to know that they can count on having the drug available in the event that they need it", said Jeff Talbot. An 18% spike in opioid overdose deaths in OH in 2014 ranked among the worst in the United States, prompting frontline health workers to push more vigorously for a change in policy. "It's critical that pharmacists be able to educate families and friends of loved ones suffering from addiction on how to handle and administer naloxone if needed".

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and U.S. Sen.

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Earlier this week, Walgreens announced it would sell naloxone without a prescription in 35 states, including Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Portman has been pushing a multi-pronged heroin bill in the Senate that includes expanded availability of naloxone.

"Pharmacists must follow regulations and procedures to dispense naloxone", University of Cincinnati Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine Dr. Shawn Ryan said.

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CVS says that it will soon offer Naloxone without a prescription at its OH pharmacies as well.

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