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Heroic local pharmacist saves 2 lives in one shift

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DAYTON — A pharmacist at a Dayton Kroger Pharmacy saved two people in separate medical events while at work.

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Megan Alt works as a pharmacist at a Kroger in the Dayton area.

Alt witnessed a customer in the drive-thru having a convulsion. She grabbed an EpiPen, ran out the fire exit, and administered the treatment before calling 911.

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Later that day, Alt was told that someone had passed out in the restroom. Alt administered Narcan to the individual and called 911.

Alt is a graduate from Cedarville University School of Pharmacy, and grew up in Perrysburg.

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