Think of Nalmefene as Another Tool to Reverse Opioid Overdose

December 2023

New Rx nalmefene nasal spray (Opvee) will join naloxone as an option to reverse opioid overdose.

Both meds block opioid effects...and work within minutes.

But nalmefene nasal spray lasts about 6 hours...versus about 2 hours for naloxone nasal spray.

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Table of Contents

Inventory Management Take Stock of Best Practices for Returning Expired or Unneeded Meds
Naloxone Think of Nalmefene as Another Tool to Reverse Opioid Overdose
Infectious Diseases Help Navigate At-Home Tests for COVID-19, Flu, and RSV
Cardiology Stay Alert for a New Colchicine Product NOT Approved for Gout
Hypertension Prevent Common Issues With First-Line Blood Pressure Meds
Appropriate Med Use Help Patients Stop Unneeded Meds Safely
Infectious Diseases Expect Fewer Antibiotic Rxs for Acute Sinusitis
NatMed Spotlight Be on the Lookout for Interactions With St. John’s Wort