To the editor: Naloxone, the generic name for Narcan, can reverse opioid overdoses in a matter of minutes (“Newsom makes $24 generic Narcan available to all Californians,” April 21).

CalRx is about making essential drugs like naloxone affordable and accessible for all — not the privileged few,” Newsom said. Naloxone is an easy-to-use nasal spray that reverses drug overdoses.

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that California residents can now buy naloxone, commonly known as Narcan, for $24 through the state’s prescription website, CalRx. Naloxone is a medication ...

As overdose deaths in Minnesota decline, Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota install free emergency naloxone. Overdose deaths dropped by about 24% in the U.S. in 2024, a decline nearly ...