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What is Naloxone

Each day in NYC, about 3 people die from a drug overdose. Naloxone is a medication that reverses overdoses from opioids such as heroin and prescription painkillers. Naloxone is available to anyone who is at risk of opioid overdose — or knows someone who is. It became legal to carry naloxone in New York State in 2006.

Naloxone:

  • Is a safe medication that reverses opioid overdose
  • Has no effects on alcohol or other drugs
  • Takes 2-5 minutes to start working
  • May require more than one dose
  • Stays in the system for 30-90 minutes
  • May cause withdrawal (e.g., chills, nausea, vomiting, agitation, muscle aches) until the naloxone wears off

Where can I get Naloxone

New Yorkers can get this life-saving medication without prescription at certain community-based organizations (for free) and at participating pharmacies (with insurance or out-of-pocket) including Duane Reade, Walgreens, Rite Aid and CVS. It is recommended to contact the Pharmacy or Opioid Overdose Prevention Program ahead to confirm availability.

Use the NYC Health Map to find a participating pharmacy near you, or download a list (PDF).

To access free naloxone, contact any of these Opioid Overdose Prevention Programs (OOPPs) (PDF).

How to use Naloxone

Naloxone can be given as a nasal spray or as an intramuscular injection. There are currently two products available for each method:

Make sure you know how to use your naloxone product so that you are prepared to respond during an overdose event. Learn more about how to prevent overdose here or watch this helpful video on how to administer intranasal and intramuscular naloxone to Prevent an Overdose [Español] [Русский]. IMPORTANT: Tell others where your naloxone is stored and how to use it.

Click here to find out when the next Overdose Prevention and Reversal Training will be held.

This training will teach you how to recognize and reverse an opioid overdose. You will become a Certified Opioid Overdose Responder and receive an Overdose Rescue Kit with naloxone–a medication that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose and restores breathing. This training will be happening on a monthly basis and is open to anyone who wants to learn how to reverse an overdose; you do not need to be associated with an organization to attend.

Drug Tolerance and Risk of Overdose During COVID-19

Naloxone During COVID-19

The NYC Department of Health has partnered with select CVS and Walgreens pharmacies across the City to make FREE Overdose Rescue Kits available to any individual who requests one. We are hopeful this will increase access to naloxone for those most in need as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.

Please see the list of participating pharmacies below. Please note:

  • When requesting a kit, ask the pharmacist for a FREE “Emergency Overdose Rescue Kit”
  • Anyone can get a kit
  • No ID or insurance is required

Please email pharmacynaloxone@health.nyc.gov if you have any questions or issues getting a kit.

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Bronx Crotona – Tremont Walgreens 650 E. Tremont Ave. Bronx, NY 10457
Bronx Fordham – Bronx Park CVS Pharmacy 3125 Bainbridge Ave. Bronx, NY 10467
Bronx High Bridge – Morrisania CVS Pharmacy 282 East 149th St. Bronx, NY 10451
Bronx Hunts Point – Mott Haven Walgreens 1031 Westchester Ave. Bronx, NY 10459
Bronx Northeast Bronx CVS Pharmacy 732 Allerton Ave. Bronx, NY 10467
Bronx Pelham – Throgs Neck CVS Pharmacy 1916 Williamsbridge Rd. Bronx, NY 10461
Brooklyn East New York Walgreens 1111 Pennsylvania Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11207
Brooklyn Flatbush CVS Pharmacy 1251 Nostrand Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11225
Brooklyn Williamsburg – Bushwick Walgreens 755 Broadway Brooklyn, NY 11206
Manhattan Central Harlem – Morningside Heights CVS Pharmacy 115 W. 125th St. New York, NY 10027
Manhattan East Harlem Walgreens 1915 3rd Ave. New York, NY 10029
Manhattan Washington Heights – Inwood CVS Pharmacy 130 Dyckman St. New York, NY 10040
Manhattan Washington Heights – Inwood Walgreens 3954 Broadway New York, NY 10032
Queens Rockaway Walgreens 10640 Rockaway Beach Blvd. Rockaway Park, NY 11694
Staten Island South Beach – Tottenville Walgreens 7001 Amboy Rd. Staten Island, NY 10307
Staten Island Stapleton – St. George CVS Pharmacy 1361 Hylan Blvd. Staten Island, NY 10305