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Naloxone: FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan nasal spray with Bobby Mukkamala, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about Narcan, the over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray, and more.

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April 7, 2023: National Advocacy Update

Long-sought Medicare payment proposal introduced and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 27, 2023

In the news: FDA rule on salt substitutes, undiagnosed atrial fibrillation in the U.S., Narcan (naloxone) to be available over the counter and more.

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AMA statement on making naloxone available over the counter

The AMA strongly supports the FDA decision to make the opioid overdose-reversing drug naloxone available over the counter, a position we have long championed.

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What doctors wish patients knew about falling U.S. life expectancy

The last time the U.S. experienced a two-year decline in life expectancy was during World War II. Three physicians share more about life expectancy.

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AMA in the News: February 2023

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for February 2023.

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Feb. 24, 2023: National Advocacy Update

FDA advisory panels vote 19-0 in favor of OTC naloxone and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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AMA: FDA panels’ naloxone recommendation will save lives

Two advisory committees voted today to recommend to the FDA that naloxone, the overdose-reversing drug, be available over the counter.

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