Brand Institute is proud to announce its work in developing the brand name Opvee™ (nalmefene) Nasal Spray from Indivior (through its wholly owned subsidiary, Opiant Pharmaceuticals, Inc.), which was approved by the FDA on May 22, 2023.
Opvee is indicated for the emergency treatment of known or suspected overdose induced by natural or synthetic opioids in adults and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older, as manifested by respiratory and/or central nervous system depression. Opvee is the first FDA-approved nasal spray formulation of nalmefene.
In a recent press release, FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf, M.D. stated, "The availability of nalmefene nasal spray places a new prescription opioid reversal option in the hands of communities, harm reduction groups and emergency responders."
"The entire Brand Institute and Drug Safety Institute team congratulates Indivior on the FDA approval of Opvee," said Brand Institute's Chairman and C.E.O., James L. Dettore. "The rising overdose rates in the US is alarming and we hope Opvee's innovative nasal spray format helps fight this growing addiction crisis."
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