Overdose reversal drug to be given to UW campuses
Source: Chippewa Herald Telegram
Overdose reversal drug to be given to UW campuses
DAVID WAHLBERG dwahlberg@madison.com 1 hr ago 0
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A nasal spray version of Narcan — the overdose-reversing drug also known as naloxone, for which an injectable version is shown — will be provided for free to law enforcement and campus security officers at nine University of Wisconsin campuses, including UW-Madison.
PETER THOMSON -- LA CROSSE TRIBUNE
Law enforcement and campus security officers at nine University of Wisconsin campuses will get the overdose-reversing drug Narcan for free through a partnership with manufacturer Adapt Pharma.
The program, to be announced Wednesday by state Attorney General Brad Schimel, will offer a nasal spray version of Narcan, also known as naloxone, to UW-Madison, UW-Green Bay, UW-La Crosse, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Platteville, UW-River Falls, UW-Stevens Point, UW-Stout and UW-Superior.......................
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I wish campuses --across the US would all do this.
I am actually surprised Gov Walker and his Republican minions allowed this. But it is a victory for public health.
