Amid Hype Over Narcan First Generic, A Plea For A Labeling Change
Executive Summary
Naloxone distribution programs ask that the cheaper generic injectable formulation have the same community-use language in its label as the nasal spray and auto-injector so they can maximize their distribution efforts.
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