The overdose reversal drug has been administered mostly by emergency responders and outreach workers. If the agency approves a nonprescription version, it could become as easily available as aspirin.
Category: Drugstores
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CVS and Walgreens Plan to Offer Abortion Pills Where Abortion Is Legal
The two chains said they would begin the certification process under a new F.D.A. regulation that will allow retail pharmacies to dispense the prescription pills for the first time.
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Abortion Pills Can Now Be Offered at Retail Pharmacies, F.D.A. Says
Mifepristone, the first of two drugs in medication abortions, previously had to be dispensed only by clinics, doctors or a few mail-order pharmacies. Now, if local drugstores or chains like CVS agree to certain rules, they can provide it.
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China’s Abrupt Covid Pivot Leaves Many Without Medicines
Millions are desperate to get their hands on fever-reducing drugs and antivirals such as Pfizer’s Paxlovid as infections across China outpace supplies.
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Walmart Agrees to Pay $3.1 Billion to Settle Opioid Lawsuits Nationwide
The money would help pay for addiction treatment and drug education programs in communities across the United States.
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CVS and Walgreens Near $10 Billion Deal to Settle Opioid Cases
The agreement would resolve thousands of lawsuits over the retailers’ role in the addiction crisis. But a large majority of state, local and tribal governments must sign on for it to take effect.
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F.D.A. Confirms Widespread Shortages of Adderall
The agency cited Teva’s continuing supply problems as well as those of other drug makers struggling to fill the gap.