Naloxone for Overdose Treatment
Get assessed by your pharmacist to be issued a new prescription for Naloxone.
FREE FOR EACH CONSULTATION
Review eligibility with a pharmacist to receive a new prescription and medication to treat opioid overdose, all in one visit.
Requesting a Scripted consultation is really, really easy.
You can book your visit online in a snap.
Or, walk-in to your local Scripted pharmacy any time and scan the QR code on the Scripted poster near the pharmacy counter.
Select a treatment and complete a digital self-assessment including medical history, symptoms, medications.
A pharmacist will have an in person consultation with you in the pharmacy.
If appropriate, the pharmacist will issue you a new prescription and fill or administer treatment in the same visit.
What is Naloxone?
Naloxone is an FDA-approved prescription medication used for the treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose. Studies have shown Naloxone to be 75-100% efficacious at reversing symptoms of an opiate overdose when used correctly.
Why is it important to carry Naloxone?
What you should know
Our platform guides pharmacists to review the answers you provide to the Scripted self-assessment questions to decide if you are eligible to receive a prescription for Naloxone.
We use evidence based guidelines and protocols to ask you the right questions that will assess whether it’s safe for your pharmacist to prescribe or if you should be referred to a doctor, nurse, or specialist.
Naloxone and Overdose FAQ's
When using the nasal formulation:
- Lay person flat on their back
- Insert Naloxone applicator into nostril
- Press firmly down onto applicator to ensure full dose is administered
- Turn person onto their side after giving the first dose
- Call 911 immediately for medical attention
- If the person requires another dose of Naloxone, spray new dose into the opposite nostril 2-3 minutes after the first dose
Other things to remember:
- If you need to give someone a dose of Naloxone, keep a continuous watch on the person until medical attention arrives
According to drugabuse.gov, Naloxone comes in two FDA-approved forms: injectable and prepackaged nasal spray.
Injectable brands of naloxone are offered by different companies. The proper dose must be drawn up from a vial. Usually, it is injected with a needle into muscle, although healthcare providers might inject the medicine into the vein or under the skin.
Prepackaged Nasal Spray (generic naloxone, Narcan®, Kloxxado®), is an FDA-approved prefilled, needle-free device that requires no assembly and is sprayed into one nostril while the person lays on their back. This device can also be easier for loved ones and bystanders without formal training to use.
All formulations of naloxone are equally effective. The best formulation of Naloxone to purchase is the one that you can afford. Many insurance companies now cover Naloxone to allow for affordable co-pays.
One study showed that Narcan Nasal spray was easily administered by people never trained to use the medication. While training is recommended, many experts believe that Narcan Nasal Spray allows for the most likelihood for success in an emergency overdose.
You can walk in to your local pharmacy to purchase Naloxone. We recommend calling ahead of your visit to make sure they have the medication in stock.
To make it more simple, use the Scripted pharmacy locator to prepare for your visit to purchase Naloxone.
You can also purchase Naloxone online via Naloxone Exchange.
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Generic Medication Name | Medication Strength | Brand Medication Name | Do I need a prescription? |
Budesonide | 32 mcg | Rhinocort | Yes |
Fluticasone propionate | 50 mcg | Flovent, Flonase | No |
Fluticasone furoate | 27.5 mcg | Avamys | Yes |
Mometasone furoate | 50 mcg | Nasonex | Yes |
Triamcinolone acetonide | 55 mcg | Nasacort, Allernaze | No |
Flunisolide | 0.025% | Nasarel | Yes |
Ciclesonide | 50 mcg | Omnaris | Yes |
Beclomethasone | 42 mcg | Beconase | Yes |
Can I be seen through Scripted for Naloxone?
- Male or Female
- Age 18 or older
Common Symptoms of drug overdose include:
- Unconsciousness
- Slow or shallow breathing
- Known or suspected use of substance use disorder
- Pale skin
- Purple lips and fingernails
- Inability to speak
References
- https://www.drugabuse.gov/
- Rzasa Lynn, Rachael, and J L Galinkin. “Naloxone dosage for opioid reversal: current evidence and clinical implications.” Therapeutic advances in drug safety vol. 9,1 (2018): 63-88. doi:10.1177/2042098617744161
