OTC Narcan, PBM Transparency Act, rocuronium shortage, & more!

This week on Pharm5:

• Narcan possibly OTC soon
• Dexcom G7 now available
• PBM Transparency Act hearing
• Rocuronium shortage
• Phase I Rankings now open

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References:

1. Hoffman J. Narcan is safe to sell over the counter, advisers to the F.D.A. conclude. The New York Times. http://bit.ly/3S2btPf. Published February 15, 2023. Accessed February 16, 2023.
2. Person, Bhanvi Satija PJ. U.S. FDA panel backs OTC opioid overdose drug, proposes label changes. Reuters. http://bit.ly/3xrx0r5. Published February 16, 2023. Accessed February 16, 2023.
3. New Dexcom G7 CGM Nick Jonas Super bowl 2023. Dexcom. http://bit.ly/3Is32cU. Accessed February 16, 2023.
4. Dexcom G7 receives FDA clearance: The most accurate continuous glucose monitoring system cleared in the U.S. Business Wire. https://bit.ly/3UMwMnv. Published December 8, 2022. Accessed February 16, 2022.
5. Bringing transparency and accountability to Pharmacy Benefit Managers. U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation. http://bit.ly/3YAhjKg. Published February 16, 2023. Accessed February 16, 2023.
6. FDA drug shortages. FDA Drug Shortages. http://bit.ly/3Ir1kZb. Accessed February 16, 2023.
7. Drug shortage detail: Rocuronium injection. ASHP. http://bit.ly/3Kat9q3. Accessed February 16, 2023.
8. Schedule of dates. ASHP Match | Schedule. http://bit.ly/3I8MJA7. Published January 19, 2023. Accessed February 16, 2023.