Where to access naloxone

Find out where you can obtain naloxone in Australia and whether you will need a prescription.

There is currently a shortage on some naloxone products. Some registered service providers for the THN Program may have trouble sourcing different naloxone products. We acknowledge the continued pressure that pharmacies and Authorised Alternative Suppliers may be experiencing. We are working with sponsors for affected products to give updates on stock availability and management actions.

You can find the latest information on the reported shortages on the TGA website.

Thank you for your continued support of the THN Program.

Naloxone is available under the program from a variety of locations including:

  • community and hospital-based pharmacies
  • alcohol and other drug treatment centres
  • needle and syringe programs
  • custodial release programs

Without a prescription or over the counter

Under the national Take Home Naloxone program, naloxone will be available free of charge and without a prescription across all participating pharmacies in Australia. Naloxone is also available over the counter from non-participating Take Home Naloxone program pharmacies for a fee.  

With a prescription

Naloxone is available in all states and territories with a prescription.

Participating sites

View the full map of THN Program participating site locations across Australia

You can enter your suburb/postcode to locate your nearest THN Program participating provider.
No location data is collected when using this service.

Contact your state or territory health department to find out where to get naloxone:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist about naloxone.

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