California will soon begin selling its own generic version of Narcan - the drug that can save someone's life during an opioid overdose - under a deal announced by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, part of offering less expensive, state-branded medication.
The goal is to expand the distribution of the discounted Narcan packs beyond schools and public health departments, reaching places like restaurants, entertainment centers, and ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft.
The California Department of Healthcare Access and Information plans to have the naloxone nasal spray under the CalRx label, leading the effort to compel drug companies to reduce prices through competing more affordable versions of vital medication.
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