Further US hybrid and generic rivals to Narcan are in the works, with Amphastar having just received an FDA nod for its naloxone nasal spray in a proprietary device as Amneal files an ANDA for a further generic version.

The latest drug development news and highlights from the Pink Sheet’s US FDA Performance Tracker

Upcoming goal dates for Emergent’s Narcan and Harm Reduction Therapeutics’ RiVive will test the US FDA’s efforts to nurture the over-the-counter naloxone switch, followed by decisions on higher strength nasal opioid antagonist products from Opiant and Orexo to address fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. 

Upcoming goal dates for Emergent’s Narcan and Harm Reduction Therapeutics’ RiVive will test the US FDA’s efforts to nurture the over-the-counter naloxone switch, followed by decisions on higher strength nasal opioid antagonist products from Opiant and Orexo to address fentanyl and other synthetic opioids.