Ensuring naloxone is widely available, especially as an approved OTC product, makes a critical tool available to help protect public health," FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf, M.D., said in a statement.

Source: https://kiowacountypress.net/content/fda-approves-second-over-counter-drug-treat-opioid-fentanyl-overdoses

"The FDA remains concerned about the increasing prevalence of xylazine mixed with illicit drugs, and this action is one part of broader efforts the agency is undertaking to address this issue," FDA Commissioner said in an agency news release.

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/lifestyle/health_and_wellness/fda-takes-action-against-animal-tranquilizer-tied-to-fatal-ods/article_1f86759a-c0db-5e11-bbc4-318ec7284b8c.html