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    Narcan from vending machine: FDA makes life-saver more available

    The FDA approved Narcan for sale in supermarkets, gas stations, online stores, and more. The drug can prevent overdose deaths. Will stores agree to sell it?

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    KCRW placeholderBy Michell Eloy • Mar 29, 2023 • 1 min read

    The FDA approved Narcan for sale in supermarkets, gas stations, online stores, and more. The drug can prevent overdose deaths. Will stores agree to sell it?

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    The full episode

    2 of 4
    Tetris inventor on global phenom, Narcan becomes OTC drug
    1. 0:00How the AR-15 became more than just an obscure gun
    2. 13:59Narcan from vending machine: FDA makes life-saver more availableYou’re reading this
    3. 23:24Tetris creator on game’s longevity and new Apple TV+ film
    4. 40:15Women’s NCAA tourney ratings are sky high, SDSU hits Final 4
    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand