Naloxone is a drug that can temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. If someone has overdosed on opioids, it’s unlikely they will be able to administer naloxone themselves. Anyone can carry naloxone, give it to someone having an overdose, and potentially save a life.
Naloxone can be taken by injection or delivery through a nasal spray. It works by blocking opioid drugs, such as heroin and oxycodone, from attaching to opioid receptors in the brain.
Naloxone is available for free with no prescription. This is for anyone who may experience, or witness, an opioid overdose.
Where naloxone is available?
Naloxone is available from participating community pharmacies and needle and syringe programs, such as SHARPS. For a full list of where to get Take Home Naloxone click on the link below:
Take Home Naloxone (THN) Program Participating Site Locator
We recommend you contact the site to confirm they have it in stock before attending.
How to use naloxone?
Naloxone nasal spray is easy to use.
Some sites also supply an intramuscular form of naloxone. Click on the link below for video instructions on how to use: How to use Prenoxad®