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StateWide standing order for naloxone

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.

ā€‹Review 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:

  1. Review the Application Information Page
  2. Complete and submit the Application Formā€‹ā€‹
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. Ericā€‹a Pan, the incoming CDPH Director and State Public Health Officer, starting February 1, 2025ā€‹ ā€‹

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 to receive free naloxone. Review the FAQs (PDF)ā€‹ to learn more.ā€‹

ā€‹A standing order is no longer required for NARCANĀ®ā€‹naloxone 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 admā€‹inister.

NARCANĀ® is a registered trademark of Emergent Operations Ireland Limited.ā€‹

Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Naloxone Distribution Project (NDP)ā€‹
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