Free Narcan/Naloxone Available
Our pharmacy now has Narcan/naloxone available for anyone, for free, no prescription necessary! Come through our drive-thru Monday through Friday, 8a-5p at 200 South Post Rd, Shelby NC.
What is Narcan/naloxone? It is a FDA-approved nasal spray medication that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose by blocking receptors in the brain and restoring breathing.
When should you use Narcan/naloxone? If you suspect a person is overdosing on opioids. Signs of overdose include unresponsiveness, slow or shallow breathing, pinpoint (really small) pupils, blue fingernails or lips, vomiting, or gurgling noises.
- No, you cannot overdose on narcan/naloxone
- No, you cannot be addicted to narcan/naloxone
- You can give narcan/naloxone to anyone, including children and pregnant women.
Narcan/naloxone is used to reverse opioid overdose, and is saving lives in our community. To learn more, visit: https://naloxonesaves.org . You can learn how to use Narcan/naloxone here: https://naloxonesaves.org/how-do-i-use-naloxone/
