On March 29, the FDA approved the Narcan nasal spray for over-the-counter sales. It is the first naloxone product approved for use without a prescription. In this episode of "The Top Line," Fierce Pharma staff writer Fraiser Kansteiner concludes our miniseries to explore what that means for the opioid epidemic. We'll also cover a possible over-the-counter birth control, a COVID test recall, plus this week's headlines. 

To learn more about the topics in this episode: 

• Lilly's hotly anticipated Alzheimer's data set a new high score in slowing cognitive decline
• Baxter breaks off biopharma solutions segment in $4.25B private equity deal
• Let's make a deal: Conditions are right for biopharma M&A to break out, analysts say
• Roche, SD Biosensor recall 500,000 at-home COVID tests due to bacteria risks
• Perrigo's OTC birth control pill aces FDA expert meeting
• Emergent makes history with first FDA nod for over-the-counter naloxone
• Ahead of next month's FDA decision, Emergent aces AdComm for over-the-counter Narcan nod

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