Naloxone nasal spray will now be covered for First Nations and Inuit, the federal government says.
Naloxone can be a life-saving tool to help someone suffering from a suspected opioid overdose. It temporarily reverses the effects of an overdose.
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada announced on Thursday that the nasal spray will be eligible for coverage when prescribed or recommended by a pharmacist.
Naloxone nasal spray for opioid overdoses now free for eligible First Nations and Inuit, feds say
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