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Yahoo
22-04-2025
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Newsom makes generic $24 Narcan available after pro-drug policies push 'safe' use
Gov. Gavin Newsom has made California the first state to offer a generic version of the overdose-reversal drug Narcan for public purchase through a state-run storefront, while the state's health department continues to promote a "Harm Reduction" model for the so-called "safe" use of drugs. "Life-saving medications shouldn't come with a life-altering price tag," Newsom said in a statement Monday. "CalRx is about making essential drugs like naloxone affordable and accessible for all — not the privileged few. California is using our market power as the 5th largest economy in the world to disrupt a billion-dollar industry to save lives…and we're just getting started." The program comes nearly a year after California's CalRx brand began selling over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray to businesses and government groups. Scoop: Newsom Asks World Leaders To Exempt California Exports From Retaliatory Tariffs But the state's public health department sanctions the "safe" use of drugs through its promotion of the California Harm Reduction Initiative (CHRI), which works to reduce overdoses by handing out syringes and fentanyl test strips, among other initiatives. Read On The Fox News App "The California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Office of AIDS (OA) has determined that safer injection, safer smoking and sniffing materials, provided in a harm reduction context alongside health education and other care, may reduce the spread of communicable diseases such as HIV and hepatitis C, and reduce the risk of injury and fatal drug overdose," a state fact sheet about syringe services programs (SSPs) in 2022 reads. Newsom Signs $2.8B Bailout For Healthcare Program Overrun By Illegal Immigrants In 2017, California became the first state to pass legislation permitting supervised consumption services (SCS), allowing local jurisdictions to establish pilot programs for drug users to consume substances under supervision. By 2022, SB 57 was passed, authorizing overdose prevention programs in select cities, including San Francisco, Oakland, and Los Angeles. This legislation further integrated harm reduction into the state's health policies. The progressive program has drawn criticism from conservative leaders over the last several years. "This is a nuanced issue of public safety on which Newsom's approach is here… so often, ironic," Will Swaim, president of the think tank California Policy Center told Fox News Digital. "This is like Newsom suing Trump over tariffs — the guy who has done so much to destroy business wants to pretend now he's pro-business?" Swaim added that "like Narcan accessibility, that's not a good fit for him." Newsom's 'Unfair' Remark On Girls' Sports Belies Record As Governor: 'Absolute Bulls---'Original article source: Newsom makes generic $24 Narcan available after pro-drug policies push 'safe' use
Fox News
22-04-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Newsom makes generic $24 Narcan available after pro-drug policies push 'safe' use
Gov. Gavin Newsom has made California the first state to offer a generic version of the overdose-reversal drug Narcan for public purchase through a state-run storefront, while the state's health department continues to promote a "Harm Reduction" model for the so-called "safe" use of drugs. "Life-saving medications shouldn't come with a life-altering price tag," Newsom said in a statement Monday. "CalRx is about making essential drugs like naloxone affordable and accessible for all — not the privileged few. California is using our market power as the 5th largest economy in the world to disrupt a billion-dollar industry to save lives…and we're just getting started." The program comes nearly a year after California's CalRx brand began selling over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray to businesses and government groups. But the state's public health department sanctions the "safe" use of drugs through its promotion of the California Harm Reduction Initiative (CHRI), which works to reduce overdoses by handing out syringes and fentanyl test strips, among other initiatives. "The California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Office of AIDS (OA) has determined that safer injection, safer smoking and sniffing materials, provided in a harm reduction context alongside health education and other care, may reduce the spread of communicable diseases such as HIV and hepatitis C, and reduce the risk of injury and fatal drug overdose," a state fact sheet about syringe services programs (SSPs) in 2022 reads. In 2017, California became the first state to pass legislation permitting supervised consumption services (SCS), allowing local jurisdictions to establish pilot programs for drug users to consume substances under supervision. By 2022, SB 57 was passed, authorizing overdose prevention programs in select cities, including San Francisco, Oakland, and Los Angeles. This legislation further integrated harm reduction into the state's health policies. The progressive program has drawn criticism from conservative leaders over the last several years. "This is a nuanced issue of public safety on which Newsom's approach is here… so often, ironic," Will Swaim, president of the think tank California Policy Center told Fox News Digital. "This is like Newsom suing Trump over tariffs — the guy who has done so much to destroy business wants to pretend now he's pro-business?" Swaim added that "like Narcan accessibility, that's not a good fit for him."
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Health
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California residents can now purchase generic Narcan for $24 via state prescription site
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that California residents can now buy naloxone, commonly known as Narcan, for $24 through the state's prescription website, CalRx. Naloxone is a medication that blocks the effects of opioids and can quickly reverse an overdose. '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,' Newsom said in a statement. Amid rise in overdoses, Los Angeles Unified School District to make naloxone available at all K-12 schools The announcement comes after a program launched last year that made naloxone available to government entities and businesses. The initiative is also a part of Newsom's plan to crack down on opioid use. Similarly, a bill signed into law by Newsom last year may require California workplaces to have naloxone or any similar medication approved by the Food & Drug Administration available in first aid kits by 2028. According to the governor's office, for the first time in California, data through June 2024 showed a decline in synthetic opioid-related overdose deaths from drugs such as fentanyl and tramadol. This is a reversal from a trend of increased synthetic opioid-related deaths in the state from 2018 through June 2023. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
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Newsom announces Narcan generic now ships direct to Californians for $24
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that California is the first state to sell a generic version of overdose reversal drug Narcan directly to residents for $24 per twin pack. Naloxone, more commonly known by the brand name Narcan, is a life-saving medication that blocks the effects of opioids, such as fentanyl, and reverses overdoses. In May 2024, California's CalRx brand began offering over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray in 24 packs to businesses and government organizations. Following Tuesday's announcement, California is now selling twin packs of naloxone HCL 4 mg nasal spray directly to individuals for $24 plus tax and shipping. The cost to residents is 'almost half the standard market price,' the governor's office said. 'CalRx is about making essential drugs like naloxone affordable and accessible for all — not the privileged few,' Gov. Newsom said in a news release. 'California is using our market power as the 5th largest economy in the world to disrupt a billion-dollar industry to save lives.' 'Lifesaving tools': Narcan vending machines roll out in Sonoma County CalRx naloxone can be ordered by individuals or businesses online. Orders can only be shipped to California addresses. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
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California offers generic Narcan twin-pack for $24 to reverse opioid overdoses
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - For $24, Californians can now get a twin-pack of generic Narcan, the opioid overdose-reversal drug. What we know The nasal spray is now available on the CalRx website. The generic drug naloxone can reverse overdose by blocking the effects of opioids. This generic version now available is about half the standard price, Governor Gavin Newsom's office announced on Monday. Officials said a recent study found use of the generic version of the drug has saved the state $6 million. "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," a statement from Newsom's office read. "California is using our market power as the 5th largest economy in the world to disrupt a billion-dollar industry to save lives…and we're just getting started." According to the news release, California residents and businesses can go to the CalRx website and purchase the drug. Taxes and shipping costs are separate. But officials say this is the most cost-competitive option currently available. CalRx-branded naloxone was first introduced in May 2024. Newsom in 2023 introduced his Master Plan for Tackling the Fentanyl and Opioid Crisis Making naloxone more accessible and reducing and preventing overdoses were major components of that plan. By the numbers Newsom's office said in data through June 2024, the state had, for the first time, shown a decline in synthetic opioid-related overdoses. The decline reversed the trend that had been seen from 2018 through June 2023, officials said. Click here for more information.
