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Naloxone Affordability Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-1373| Senate 
| Updated: 4/27/2023
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (3)
Mike Braun (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Naloxone Affordability Act of 2023 This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study health insurance coverage and out-of-pocket costs for naloxone as an over-the-counter medication. Naloxone is a medication that temporarily reverses opioid overdoses. Historically, naloxone required a prescription and so was typically covered by health insurance. However, the Food and Drug Administration approved a naloxone nasal spray (sold under the brand name Narcan) 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
Introduced in Senate
Apr 27, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jun 16, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-4005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • April 27, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 27, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • June 16, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-4005
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Naloxone Affordability Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-1373| Senate 
| Updated: 4/27/2023
Naloxone Affordability Act of 2023 This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study health insurance coverage and out-of-pocket costs for naloxone as an over-the-counter medication. Naloxone is a medication that temporarily reverses opioid overdoses. Historically, naloxone required a prescription and so was typically covered by health insurance. However, the Food and Drug Administration approved a naloxone nasal spray (sold under the brand name Narcan) 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
Introduced in Senate
Apr 27, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jun 16, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-4005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • April 27, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 27, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • June 16, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-4005
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (3)
Mike Braun (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted