When people experience an opioid overdose, you can restore their breathing and save their life by giving naloxone. Naloxone is a prescription medicine that safely and effectively reverses an opioid overdose. It is available at Maryland pharmacies without a prescription.
Symptoms of Overdose
Naloxone is used to treat opioid overdoses. An overdose happens when a person takes too much of an opioid. How much is "too much" depends on the person and can change over time. Signs of an opioid overdose include:
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Loud snoring
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Lips or fingertips turning blue
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Pale/grayish skin
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Unresponsiveness
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A very limp body
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Shallow, slow, or stopped breathing
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Slow or stopped heartbeat
Using Naloxone
Naloxone is simple to use; almost anyone can administer it and prevent an overdose. Learn how by viewing our instructional video:
Where to Get Naloxone
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Call Any Maryland Pharmacy
Most pharmacies carry naloxone, but you may want to verify in advance that they have it in stock.
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Go to the Pharmacy Counter
Naloxone is a prescription drug, so it won’t be available on the retail shelf with "over the counter" medications like Aspirin.
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Mention the Statewide Standing Order
The Statewide Standing Order allows pharmacists to dispense naloxone to anyone without a paper or electronic prescription.
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Ask Your Pharmacist
While you’re there, talk to the pharmacist about how to recognize an opioid overdose and administer naloxone.
