Reports say it works similar to Narcan, a naloxone drug that is already on the market that reverses the fatal effects of opioids like fentanyl.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health is optimistic about Opvee, a nasal spray the Food and Drug Administration“Having this drug in people’s hands allows it to be delivered sooner and potentially save lives,” said Dr. Wes Stubblefield with ADPH.
“It continues to rise over time,” Stubblefield said. “We know that poisonings included in poisonings is overdoses. It continues to be a one of the leading causes of death in older individuals, especially young adults.”
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