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Take home naloxone pilot

The Australian Government is investing in a pilot program to make naloxone available free to people who may experience, or witness, an opioid overdose.

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  • Learn about the naloxone pilot

    Find out what the pilot program is about and how it will reduce the impact of opioid overdoses.
  • Who is at risk of an opioid overdose?

    Discover who is at risk of an opioid overdose or adverse reaction and what to do in an emergency.
  • How to use naloxone

    Learn who can administer naloxone, when and how it should be given and where to go for help and support.
  • How do I supply naloxone?

    Find out who can supply naloxone as part of the pilot program and when it will be made available.
View all take home naloxone pilot information

3 people

die every day from opioid-related use

Over 110,000

Australians are currently struggling with opioid dependence

64%

of drug-induced deaths in 2018 involved opioids

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