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Struggling with a drug crisis, San Francisco wants Narcan available at every pharmacy

Por: WPLG Local 10 Health June 27, 2023

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SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco could become the first city in the country to require every pharmacy within its boundaries to always carry naloxone, a drug that reverses overdoses caused by .San Francisco Supervisor Matt Dorsey will introduce a bill Tuesday that, if approved, would require every pharmacy to always have in stock at least two nasal sprays containing the drug or face fines.The city has with rampant fentanyl use and fatal overdoses,... + full article



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