Where to access naloxone

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

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

• the Australian Capital Territory
• the Northern Territory
• Queensland
• Tasmania
• Victoria
• New South Wales
• South Australia
• Western Australia

Ask your doctor or pharmacist about naloxone.