Better be safe than sorry. Take care!
Walgreens stocking Narcan nasal spray in all pharmacies nationwide
Better be safe than sorry. Take care!
[98 Points] throwahooawayyfoe:
[41 Points] needlesandspoons:
As part of its comprehensive national plan to combat drug abuse, Walgreens is now stocking Narcan, an FDA-approved nasal form of naloxone, in all of its more than 8,000 pharmacies nationwide.
The medication, administered by nasal spray, can be used in the event of an overdose to reverse the effects of opioid drugs, which include some prescription painkillers and heroin.
"By stocking Narcan in all our pharmacies, we are making it easier for families and caregivers to help their loved ones by having it on hand in case it is needed," said Rick Gates, Walgreens group vice president of pharmacy. "As a pharmacy we are committed to making Narcan more accessible in the communities we serve."
In addition, Walgreens is adopting Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations by educating patients about Narcan when they are dispensed a controlled substance greater than 50 morphine milligram equivalents and may be at risk of accidental overdose.
"This action is an important milestone and we applaud Walgreens initiatives to improve access to Narcan Nasal Spray in communities across the U.S.," said Seamus Mulligan, CEO at Adapt Pharma, the manufacturer of Narcan Nasal Spray. "This effort, combined with the opportunity for patients and caregivers to obtain Narcan Nasal Spray without an individual prescription in 45 states, is critical in combating this crisis."
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. Additional instructions include calling 911, as Narcan is not a substitute for medical care. Anyone who is administered the medication should seek immediate medical attention.
Last year Walgreens announced an effort to make naloxone available without requiring a prescription in states where regulations allow. The company now offers naloxone without requiring a prescription in 45 states and is eager and willing to work with the remaining states to make naloxone easier to obtain.
Walgreens has also collected more than 155 tons of unwanted medications through its safe medication disposal kiosks in 600 pharmacies across 45 states and Washington D.C. The kiosks allow individuals to safely and conveniently dispose of unwanted prescriptions, including controlled substances and over-the-counter medications, year-round at no cost.
[25 Points] swolemedic:
I'd like to take a moment to mention that narcan is not a solution for overdose, it just assists the person until medical professionals can get there. Also, while it is part of the treatment for fentanyl overdose, narcan isn't hugely effective at treating it as fentanyl binds to the receptors so strongly. Narcan is MUCH better than nothing but don't think "I'll wait to see if they wake up to call 911", just call.
edit: many people are scared of needles and blood with drug users, it makes sense that for some people it's a barrier to administering narcan
[8 Points] usedpartsgod:
has anyone actually picked up any ? curious how much they cost , although my use is casual you can never be too safe haha , kinda reminds me of the scene in Pulp Fiction with the Adrenalin needle
[9 Points] dookiedonkey:
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY. This could've saved my buddies life. I was 20, he was 23. First time trying H for both of us. Unfortunately, he was also hopped up on speed. The reaction was too much and he passed. I wish I had this stuff then.
[4 Points] nomorebullshittt:
I never heard of nasal form of naloxone, must be easier in use
[3 Points] infr4r3d:
Wonder if using credit/debit puts you on a list
[3 Points] MandyThatGirl:
I wonder if Batman carries Narcan.
[1 Points] kookieless:
CVS already has them beat here.
[1 Points] samwise4444:
Smart ! I'm not even a regular opioid user but I think I'd like to have some on hand ;)
[1 Points] ipv6inipv4:
Really fantastic. Hopefully they wont price gouge like they do with their snacks
Source: not peer reviewed or factual but I heard that Walgreens business model is to make close to all profits through non-prescription items. I dont mind. they always have doublestuf oreos so 1luv to walgreens
[1 Points] Blackferrous:
In the province I'm from they have free take home kits. http://streetconnections.ca/content.php?navigation_id=2294
Also I found it for purchase on a Canadian website after money conversion it might be cheaper.
https://www.canadadrugs.com/products/naloxone-kit/0-4
I die a little inside when I see the news reports , wish everyone had access to this
[1 Points] None:
WHat other drugs besides h and fent can this help with?
[1 Points] susanna514:
I work at one, anyone who gets a opiate drug has to be offered narcan now.
[1 Points] TrippingFish:
Some of the comments are so stupid, how is having narcan available a bad thing? People are so ignorant.
[1 Points] bynarie:
Dude, screw paying for it. All major cities have either needle exchange programs that include free narcan or where I live its not an exchange, you just go there and can get 150 needles/week plus 2 doses of narcan, all free of charge. I live in Columbus, OH so if anyone lives in the area and needs info on this, message me.
[1 Points] Getitintoday:
That's a really good idea.
Anyone know what the cost is? As a pizza driver, I'm sometimes the only person someone may have any kind of regular contact with and I've always thought it might be good to keep a dose or two in the trunk of my car just in case.