The FDA has issued guidance that will make it easier for harm reduction programs to distribute the opioid-reversal drug naloxone. OpioidCrisis MedTwitter
exempts harm reduction programs from certain requirements of the drug supply chain security act for the distribution of FDA-approved naloxone products during the opioid public health crisis.
"The agency intends to stand by these efforts by supporting harm reduction groups' ability to acquire FDA-approved naloxone products," she added.Sokolowska said the hope is this guidance will address some of the obstacles to naloxone access and facilitate the"life-saving work of harm reduction programs by aiding their ability to obtain naloxone directly from manufacturers and distributors while expanding public availability of this critical medicine.
"Physicians recognize the work of harm reduction organizations and welcome the government's willingness to remove obstacles as they — day in and day out — save lives," he added.
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