-paperbrain- t1_ixzy65m wrote
Reply to comment by TyrconnellFL in ELI5: If allergies, and especially anaphylaxis, are so common, why do we still need prescriptions for epi pens and such? by boomokasharoomo
The user I was replying to was complaining that it was so freely available without prescription. There are very good reasons that people who are addicted, but because of the stigmatization and legal consequences are afraid to tell a medical provider, or don't have access to doctor visits, should still have access to narcan. There are very good reasons why people who are NOT addicted but for various reasons may encounter an overdosing person need access.
My point is that there are very good reasons to not require a prescription. And that more lives are saved by not requiring a prescription for narcan.
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