Naloxone

Public Health

Mar 10, 2023 ·

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.

Patient Support & Advocacy

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Mar 2, 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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Meet 25 heroes saving lives amid the drug-overdose epidemic

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Press Releases

Dec 22, 2022 ·

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AMA statement on CDC mortality numbers

Decreased life expectancy provides a sobering reminder that our nation must embrace an evidence-driven, public health approach to confront health care issues.

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