FDA Approves Emergent BioSolutions' sNDA For OTC NARCAN Nasal Spray To Be Packaged In New Carrying Case

• Since the U.S. prescription launch of NARCAN® Nasal Spray in 2016, the medicine has been trusted as a safe, effective way to reverse opioid overdoses, and today, new solutions like the NARCAN® carrying case aims to make accessibility paramount - ‘Trusted Then. Trusted Now'
   

GAITHERSBURG, Md., Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Emergent BioSolutions announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for over-the-counter (OTC) NARCAN® Nasal Spray to be packaged in a new carrying case, which includes two blister packs, each enclosed with Quick Start Guide. This new packaging option is designed to be easy to carry, compact, discreet and durable, with the goal of integrating seamlessly into daily life to help encourage individuals to have life-saving NARCAN® Nasal Spray readily available during an opioid emergency.

Consumer insights reinforce the critical need for this solution. A recent survey by Emergent indicated that 74 percent of consumers prefer a discreet carrying case over standard packaging. Among college students — a population identified as one of the highest-risk groups for opioid misuse — this preference rises to 81 percent, highlighting the demand for solutions that align with their lifestyle and increase the likelihood of carrying naloxone.