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Naloxone Affordability Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-4005| House 
| Updated: 6/16/2023
Ann M. Kuster

Ann M. Kuster

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (2)
Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Naloxone Affordability Act of 2023 This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study access to and affordability of naloxone (a medication that temporarily reverses opioid overdoses). The study must address matters related to out-of-pocket costs that consumers pay for naloxone and coverage for naloxone as an over-the-counter drug through Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance. Historically, naloxone required a prescription and so was typically covered by health insurance. However, the Food and Drug Administration approved Narcan (a naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray) for use without a prescription on March 29, 2023, and health insurance does not generally cover over-the-counter medications.
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Timeline
Apr 27, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1373
Introduced in Senate
Jun 12, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 12, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 16, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • April 27, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1373
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 12, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 12, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • June 16, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 118-1785: Stop Fentanyl Overdoses Act of 2023
  • HR 118-3375: STOP Fentanyl Overdoses Act of 2023
  • S 118-1339: Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act
Congressional oversightDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug therapyGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessMedicaidMedicarePrescription drugs

Naloxone Affordability Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-4005| House 
| Updated: 6/16/2023
Naloxone Affordability Act of 2023 This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study access to and affordability of naloxone (a medication that temporarily reverses opioid overdoses). The study must address matters related to out-of-pocket costs that consumers pay for naloxone and coverage for naloxone as an over-the-counter drug through Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance. Historically, naloxone required a prescription and so was typically covered by health insurance. However, the Food and Drug Administration approved Narcan (a naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray) for use without a prescription on March 29, 2023, and health insurance does not generally cover over-the-counter medications.
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Timeline
Apr 27, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1373
Introduced in Senate
Jun 12, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 12, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 16, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • April 27, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1373
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 12, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 12, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • June 16, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Ann M. Kuster

Ann M. Kuster

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (2)
Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 118-1785: Stop Fentanyl Overdoses Act of 2023
  • HR 118-3375: STOP Fentanyl Overdoses Act of 2023
  • S 118-1339: Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug therapyGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessMedicaidMedicarePrescription drugs