California has made naloxone, a critical drug for treating opioid overdoses, available for $24 via the CalRx website. Governor Newsom emphasized the importance of affordability for life-saving medications. The initiative builds on a previous program that distributed naloxone free to eligible organizations. This move not only decreases costs but is also part of broader efforts to reduce overdose deaths, as indicated by a recent decline in opioid-related fatalities in the state. Plans to include naloxone in educational settings and workplaces are also in place.
"Life-saving medications shouldn't come with a life-altering price tag. CalRx is about making essential drugs like naloxone affordable and accessible for all - not the privileged few."
Preliminary data through June 2024 showed a decrease in synthetic opioid overdose deaths in California for the first time since 2018, suggesting comprehensive efforts are making a difference.
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