Free Naloxone Training

Recognise, respond and reverse the effects of an overdose.

If you know someone who is at risk of overdosing, you can take our free naloxone training.

• Learn how to store and use naloxone in the case of an overdose.
• Training includes how to use Nyxoid®, Prenozad and ampoules.
• Over 1000 people have completed our naloxone training.
• Our courses are run by our highly skilled nurses.

What is naloxone?

Naloxone:

• is a safe and effective medication that can reverse the effects of opioid overdose
• blocks the opioids for 30 to 90 minutes to reverse the breathing problems that can lead to death from an overdose
• is most often injected into a person experiencing an overdose. It attaches to the same part of the brain that receives heroin and other opioids
• only reverses the effects of opioids such as heroin, methadone, morphine, opium, codeine or hydrocodone
• does not reverse the effects of other types of drugs such as:
  • antihistamines
  • alcohol
  • benzodiazepines i.e. diazepam,
    midazolam or alprazolam
  • other sedatives or stimulants,
    such as cocaine and
    amphetamines.

Is naloxone legal to carry?

Yes, it is legal for a person to carry naloxone that is prescribed or dispensed to them. It is legal for a non-medical person to administer naloxone to someone else to treat a potentially fatal overdose.

How much does naloxone cost?

Naloxone is available as an over-the-counter drug and also with a script.

Over The Counter $58*
Script $37*
Script with Concession $6*
Nyxoid Nasal Spray $72*
*These costs are estimates and may vary depending on the pharmacy.

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Download our naloxone training brochure here.