Statewide Standing Order for Naloxone
CDPH has
issued a statewide standing order to help reduce morbidity and mortality associated with opioid overdose by facilitating the distribution and administration of Naloxone Hydrochloride (Naloxone) in California.
āReview the
Terms andā Conditions to determine if you should applyā
After reviewing the terms and conditions, start your application for a standing order in three easy steps:
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Review the Application Information Page
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Complete and submit the Application Formāā
Due to the retirement of CDPH Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. TomĆ”s J. AragĆ³n, the current CDPH statewide standing order will be updated and signed by Dr. Ericāa Pan, the incoming CDPH Director and State Public Health Officer, starting
February 1, 2025. ā
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How to Get Free Naloxoneā
Getting naloxone is a separate process from the standing order. After applying to the standing order, apply to the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to receive free naloxoneā. Review the FAQs (PDF)ā to learn more.ā
āA standing order is no longer required for NARCANĀ®ānaloxone nasal spray, or other approved over-the-counter naloxone nasal sprays. All other formulations and dosages of naloxone, including intramuscular naloxone, will remain available by prescription only and require a standing order to distribute and admāinister.
NARCANĀ® is a registered trademark of Emergent Operations Ireland Limited.ā
Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)
Naloxone Distribution Project (NDP)ā