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Medication to Reverse Opioid Overdoses Now Available in Pharmacies

September 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Narcan

The medication, Naloxone, that’s used to reverse drug overdoses is now available in pharmacies.

The medication, known widely by the commercial brand name Narcan, can reverse the effects of a drug overdose from heroin, fentanyl and prescription opioids.

Major pharmacies such as Walgreens, CVS, Walmart and Rite Aid are expected to begin carrying the medication both online and in stores beginning this month. The drug has been available for usage by non-medical personnel to prevent overdoses in New York State since 2006, and has been easier to obtain in New York state since August 2022 due to a statewide pharmacy standing order. While it is likely that not all naloxone administrations are reported, over 35,000 naloxone administrations have been reported to the NYSDOH this time.

This summer, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that there were an estimated 110,000 fatalities from drug overdoses, numbers consistent with rises in recent years. New York State is receiving more than $2 billion through various settlement agreements with opioid manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies that were secured by Attorney General Letitia James. A portion of the funding from settlements goes directly to municipalities, with the remainder deposited into a dedicated fund to support prevention, treatment, harm reduction and recovery efforts to address the ongoing opioid epidemic, managed through the Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board.

Free naloxone, as well as fentanyl and xylazine test strips, can be ordered through a new ordering portal on the State Office of Addiction Services and Supports website. The agency also offers free virtual naloxone trainings. Find more information here: https://oasas.ny.gov/harm-reduction-delivered?utm_medium=DigBrandTrain&utm_source=OOH&utm_campaign=OASAS,FentanylHarm23

New Yorkers struggling with an addiction, or whose loved ones are struggling, can find help by calling the state’s toll-free, 24-hour, 7-day-a-week HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY (Short Code 467369).

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Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fentanyl, Heroin, Letitia James, naloxone, Narcan, New York State Department of Health, New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports, opioid overdose, Opioid Settlement, Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board, prescription opioids, xylazine

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