TAKE Home Naloxone: The Australian Government has announced the Take Home Naloxone (THN) Pilot program will continue for an additional year to 30 June 2022 in the three jurisdictions where it is operating - NSW, SA and WA.
Continuation of the THN Pilot will benefit Australians in need, State and Territory governments, providers of alcohol and other drug services, pharmacies and emergency departments through the Commonwealth funding the provision of naloxone.
Naloxone will continue to be available for free and without a prescription to people who may experience, or witness an opioid overdose in the three pilot States.
The additional year for the THN Pilot recognises the impacts of COVID-19 on pilot activities and timeframes, including the demand placed on community pharmacies that has meant the potential reach and scope of the pilot has not been fully realised.
Information regarding registering and participating in the pilot can be found at: naloxone-pilot registration and participation
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