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Narcan

American  
[nahr-kan] / ˈnɑrˌkæn /
Pharmacology,
  1. a brand of naloxone.


Etymology

Origin of Narcan

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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Last week, the FDA approved the generic version of Narcan spray made by Amneal Pharmaceuticals.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2024

Food and Drug Administration approved Narcan, a nasal spray brand produced by the Maryland-based pharmaceutical company Emergent BioSolutions.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 29, 2024

Big-box outlets like Walgreens, CVS, Walmart and Rite Aid said they expected Narcan to be available online and on many store shelves early next week.

From New York Times • Aug. 30, 2023

Emergent will focus on its core products business of medical countermeasures and its overdose reversal nasal spray Narcan, the company said, adding that it will also do away with the chief operating officer role.

From Reuters • Aug. 8, 2023

The medication will become available that way by late summer, according to Gaithersburg, Maryland-based Emergent BioSolutions, the maker of Narcan.

From Washington Times • Jun. 27, 2023