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FDA Approves Purdue and ARS Pharmaceuticals' Treatments for Overdoses and Allergies

Aug 9, 2024, 02:16 AM

Purdue Pharma has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a new nalmefene hydrochloride auto-injector. This device is designed for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdoses in adults and pediatric patients aged 12 and older. The approval is part of the FDA's ongoing efforts to broaden access to opioid overdose reversal agents. Additionally, the FDA approved ARS Pharmaceuticals' nasal spray, Neffy, as the first needle-free emergency treatment for potentially fatal allergic reactions, including life-threatening anaphylaxis. Neffy, which contains epinephrine, offers a non-injection alternative to the Epi-Pen, potentially saving lives.