Naloxone Access: Study on Costs and Insurance Coverage
This bill aims to commission a study to explore ways to improve access to naloxone and reduce its costs for citizens. The study will focus on how naloxone is currently covered by health insurance, its cost with and without a prescription, and barriers to its availability. The findings will help improve access to this life-saving medication in the future.
Key points
The study will assess whether naloxone can be covered by insurance as an over-the-counter drug.
It will analyze naloxone costs for consumers, both with and without insurance, and when purchased with or without a prescription.
A report on the study's findings is due to Congress within two years, potentially leading to changes that improve drug accessibility.
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