The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval to allow pharmacies to sell Naloxone (also known as Narcan) without a prescription encourages the distribution of this essential opioid treatment.
The state of Washington already has a program to encourage
distribution of Naloxone. The state of Washington had a standing order to
pharmacists to dispense Naloxone to anyone who might be at risk of an overdose
or to family, friends, or others who are around people at risk of an opioid overdose.
Anyone can purchase Naloxone from a pharmacy without a prescription.
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) recommends calling ahead to
ensure that the pharmacy has Naloxone in stock. DOH has a program for distribution
of free Naloxone via mail order to people who cannot easily go to a community
organization or a pharmacy. DOH also has a web page that can help you find naloxone
from social service entities.
For more information about locating naloxone check out the
following web sites,
Washington
State Department of Health:
https://stopoverdose.org/find-naloxone-near-me-washington-state/
Snohomish Overdose Prevention:
https://snohomishoverdoseprevention.com/
Seattle Times:
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