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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Olga R. Rodriguez

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

Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

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 fentanyl and other opioids.

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.

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