Naloxone (brand name Narcan) is the medication that can reverse an opioid overdose. Learn more about how naloxone might help you or someone you love, how you can begin carrying naloxone, and where you can find naloxone in your community.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY - STATEWIDE NALOXONE DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Behavioral Health and Division of Public Health are seeking to partner with a first responder agency (such as emergency medical services, fire, or law enforcement) to relaunch the statewide naloxone distribution program.
Funding amount: Up to $1,800,000 to purchase and distribute naloxone statewide
Number awards: One. This is a competitive funding opportunity.
Informational Call: Sept 25, 2023 @ 10:00 AM MT
Deadline: October 23, 2023 by 5:00 PM MT
Read the proposal guidance here
DHW has temporarily paused our naloxone distribution program. DHW is taking this time to work closely with first responders to determine how to operationalize naloxone distribution based on HB350. Once we have a strategy and contracts in place to move forward with statewide naloxone distribution we will notify you.
To learn more please see Naloxone Funding FAQ and/or Naloxone Resource List.
Overdose prevention
Learn how to prevent and respond to an overdose.
Frequently asked questions for naloxone prescribing, dispensing, and administration in Idaho.
Naloxone is a medication used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and prevent death. There are three FDA-approved formulations of naloxone:
- Injectable – Use of this product requires the user to be trained on proper assembly and administration.
- Autoinjectable – EVZIO® is a prefilled auto-injection device that makes it easy for families or emergency personnel to inject naloxone quickly into the outer thigh.
- Prepackaged Nasal Spray – NARCAN® Nasal Spray is a prefilled, needle-free device that requires no assembly and is sprayed into one nostril while patients lay on their back.
DHW has temporarily paused our naloxone distribution program. DHW is taking this time to work closely with first responders to determine how to operationalize naloxone distribution based on HB350. Once we have a strategy and contracts in place to move forward with statewide naloxone distribution we will notify you.
To learn more please see Naloxone Funding FAQ and/or Naloxone Resource List.
As of 2019, Idahoans may access naloxone at a pharmacy without a prescription. Call ahead to your local pharmacy to ensure availability of naloxone and to ask about your co-pay. If you have Medicaid, naloxone is free from the pharmacy. Community-based groups such as safer syringe programs, substance use disorder treatment, and recovery and crisis centers near you may also offer naloxone free to individuals in need, regardless of your insurance status. Find Naloxone near you.