Sweden Seeks To Tackle Opioid Overdose Deaths With Naloxone Rx-To-OTC Switch

Opioid antagonist naloxone will soon be available without prescription in Sweden following a successful Rx-to-OTC application from Norway's DNE Pharma.

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Sweden is hoping to cut mortality rates from opioid overdose by permitting the sale of life-saving drug naloxone without a prescription for the first time.

National drug regulator Lakemedelsverket has given the green light to an Rx-to-OTC switch application submitted by Norway’s DNE Pharma for...

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