How to Administer Narcan in an Opioid Overdose - UMass Tox Overdose Prevention Fund

In an overdose, Narcan® can save a life! Narcan® (generic name: naloxone) is a medication that can reverse an opioid overdose. It's readily available without a prescription in all Massachusetts pharmacies, and is covered by MassHealth as well as many other insurance providers.

For more information about getting naloxone at a pharmacy, visit the Massachusetts Technical Assistance Partnership for Prevention (MassTAPP):

You can also get free naloxone at a number of health centers and other organizations throughout the state.

This video is brought to you by the Overdose Prevention Fund at the University of Massachusetts Division of Medical Toxicology (also known as UMass Tox).
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