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Commitment to Expand Access to Naloxone Continues
By Donna DiMichele | January 30, 2019
Obtain Narcan at no cost
Emergent BioSolutions, through its subsidiary Adapt Pharma, will continue offering one free box (two doses) of NARCAN® (naloxone HCl) Nasal Spray, the leading community-use naloxone, and educational materials to public libraries. This is a nasal spray; no needles are used.
“Public libraries are at the heart of every U.S. community and collaborate each day with partners to address critical local needs,” said Michelle Jeske, Denver Public Library City Librarian and member of the Public Library Association Board and of the Libraries and the Opioid Crisis Steering Committee. “During the current opioid crisis, libraries are working with other public agencies to identify and share vital information and resources, host community forums, and provide staff training to respond to overdoses. This is one step of a long journey toward lasting community-based solutions.” (October 2018) Press Release
For more information contact NARCAN customer service at 844-232-7811. Program enrollment forms are available online.
Free Training in the Administration of Narcan
Rhode Island public libraries may also continue to get free training (or retraining) in the administration of Narcan by contacting NOPE-RI. The Naloxone and Overdose Prevention Education (NOPE-RI) Program’s mission is to provide opioid overdose prevention education to organizations that plan to or have initiated a naloxone response program. To request training, complete the form on the NOPE-RI web page.
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