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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.

​Review the Terms and​ Conditions to determine if you should apply​

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 Form​​
Due to the retirement of CDPH Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. TomĆ”s J. Aragón, the current CDPH statewide standing order will be updated and signed by Dr. Eric​a Pan, the incoming CDPH Director and State Public Health Officer, starting February 1, 2025​ ​

How to Get Free Naloxone​

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) Naloxone Distribution P​roject (NDP) to receive free naloxone​. Review the FAQs (PDF)​ to learn more.​

​A standing order is no longer required for NARCAN®​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 adm​inister.

NARCANĀ® is a registered trademark of Emergent Operations Ireland Limited.​

Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Naloxone Distribution Project (NDP)​
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