HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Narcan legislation expanded in Virginia, allowing school nurses on July 1 to administer the drug if an opioid overdose ever occurs on school grounds. Hanover and Goochland County Public Schools became the first in the area to jump on board and stock their school clinics with Narcan.
Full Answer
Where can I get Narcan for free in Virginia?
Community services boards, law enforcement agencies and fire service organizations that would like to obtain NARCAN® Nasal Spray at no cost through VDH, should visit http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/naloxone/ and complete the “NARCAN® Application” form.
Where can I get free Narcan near me?
You also could visit any major pharmacy and ask a pharmacist if Narcan is available for free. Some pharmacy chains — such as Walgreens, CVS and RiteAid — are involved in state programs that give out free Narcan.
Can I buy Narcan in Virginia?
Although naloxone is a prescription medicine, Virginia – like many states – has passed laws making it available as a standing order. The statewide standing order allows pharmacists in Virginia to dispense naloxone without requiring an individual prescription.
How do I get naloxone in Virginia?
How to obtain naloxone in Virginia:Commissioner's Standing order. Talk to your pharmacist. ... Talk to your doctor or healthcare provider.Contact your Local Health District or Community Services Board. Many local health districts and community services boards dispense NARCAN® Nasal Spray kits at REVIVE!
Does Walgreens have free Narcan?
In an effort to educate the public on use of naloxone, pharmaceutical wholesaler AmerisourceBergen has distributed Narcan demo devices at no cost to Walgreens pharmacists for use in instructing patients on how to administer the medication.
Is Narcan free to addicts?
Access to Care The FDA-approved drug naloxone, also known as Narcan, is available for free in the emergency rooms at both Community Regional Medical Center and Clovis Community Medical Center thanks to the Narcan distribution program funded by the State of California.
Where can I get free Narcan in Richmond VA?
You can get naloxone at pharmacies such as Walgreens or CVS Pharmacy. Additionally, Richmond City Health District provides dispensing of naloxone free of charge.
How much is a can of Narcan?
The cost for Narcan Nasal Spray nasal spray (4 mg/0.1 mL) is around $141 for a supply of 2 spray, depending on the pharmacy you visit....Nasal Spray.QuantityPer unitPrice2$70.57$141.13
Does Virginia have an opioid problem?
Virginia is widespread, and the state has one of the highest prescription rates for opioids in the United States. Statistics show that illicit pharmaceutical drug use contributed to approximately 61 percent of state overdose deaths in 2015.
Can you buy needles in Virginia?
In February, Virginia joined this group, passing a law authorizing needle exchanges through July 2020. About half of all states have explicitly legalized needle exchanges.
Can you sell Narcan?
PHARMACY-BASED NALOXONE ACCESS Pharmacies in the state of California are authorized to sell naloxone without a prescription although availability is pharmacy and pharmacist-dependent.
What is Revive program?
REVIVE will provide accessible and affordable capital in the form of grants, returnable grants and loans to previously employed or self-employed workers and at-risk nano and micro enterprises to either restart and sustain their work or find alternative business opportunities.
What is Narcan?
Narcan, the brand name for naloxone medication, is an FDA approved nasal spray that releases naloxone into the body. This prescription medication is designed for use in emergency opioid overdose situations – either by medical professionals or those without medical training. The naloxone molecules attach to the same receptor sites that opioids seek.
Narcan In Schools
In an effort to make emergency treatment more readily available in schools, New Jersey lawmakers have passed legislation that requires high schools in their state to stock naloxone. It will be available for school nurses to administer if needed.
The Controversy
Is this required student training a good idea? As with most drug-related questions, it might not be a simple “yes” or “no” answer. Legislators seem torn.
