Narcan
AmericanEtymology
Origin of Narcan
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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Food and Drug Administration approved Narcan, a nasal spray brand produced by the Maryland-based pharmaceutical company Emergent BioSolutions.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 29, 2024
Big-box outlets like Walgreens, CVS, Walmart and Rite Aid said they expected Narcan to be available online and on many store shelves early next week.
From New York Times • Aug. 30, 2023
Emergent will focus on its core products business of medical countermeasures and its overdose reversal nasal spray Narcan, the company said, adding that it will also do away with the chief operating officer role.
From Reuters • Aug. 8, 2023
In San Francisco, police officers, firefighters, and paramedics are trained to identify an opioid overdose and carry Narcan.
From Washington Times • Jun. 27, 2023
Recently the Federal Drug Administration approved the use of Narcan for over-the-counter sales, a move that could allow for wider distribution of the drug and remove training barriers.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2023
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