Residents
of New Jersey will be able to obtain free naloxone on June 18 at
several local pharmacies as part of the governor's initiative to combat
the opioid crisis
Gov. Phil Murphy said the
naloxone, an opioid overdose reversal drug also known by the brand name
Narcan, will be available without identification, a prescription or an
appointment. It will be distributed one dose per person on a first-come,
first-served basis.
“The
scourge of opioids continues to devastate families and communities
across our state, and we must do everything we can to end the opioid
epidemic,” said Murphy. “Through this initiative, people who are
battling with addiction will be able to receive access to this critical
medication and help them get on a path to recovery.”
The one-day distribution is part of a pilot program approved by the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy.
“With
more than 3,000 overdose deaths in New Jersey last year, the Murphy
administration is taking action to empower residents to help prevent
overdoses,” said New Jersey Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson.
“We are making the opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone available for
free on June 18 to help New Jerseyans have the tools they need to
support their friends and loved ones and to give us every opportunity to
save lives and connect people with opioid addiction to treatment.”
Select locations of chain pharmacies such as Walgreens, Rite Aid,
ShopRite and CVS and community pharmacies across the state will
participate in the giveaway. People who obtain naloxone June 18 also
will be given information regarding addiction treatment and recovery.
List of locations at
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