Health Programs and Delivery Division

Naloxone

Naloxone is a drug that can temporarily reverse an opioid overdose. The following programs distribute publicly funded naloxone kits:

• Ontario Naloxone Program: Needle Exchange Programs, Hepatitis C Programs, Consumption and Treatment Services and participating community-based organizations distribute injectable and nasal spray naloxone kits to individuals at risk of opioid overdose and their friends and family.
• Ontario Naloxone Program for Pharmacies: Participating Ontario pharmacies distribute injectable and nasal spray naloxone kits to individuals at risk of opioid overdose, their family and friends, and people in a position to care for at risk individuals.
• Ministry of the Solicitor General - Take Home Naloxone Program: Provincial correctional facilities provide inmates at-risk of an opioid overdose a nasal spray naloxone kit upon their release from custody.

Frequently asked questions

Learn more about naloxone kits with these FAQs for professionals.

Patient information

For patient-friendly information on the naloxone kits that the Ontario government funds, including who is eligible to receive a naloxone kit, please see Ontario.ca/OpioidOverdose.

To find locations where Ontarians can get a free naloxone kit, please visit our map locator tool.

Downloadable poster

Download a free poster informing your clients or patients about the nearest place to get a naloxone kit.

• Naloxone kits available here. Ask for one
• Naloxone kits available here. Ask your Pharmacist

Videos

Hear from front-line workers how naloxone kits have helped save lives

 

Testimonials

“I've used and given numerous naloxone kits out and the success stories just keep rolling in. They directly save lives!”
 — George Daoud, Hamilton Community Pharmacist

“Naloxone is a lifesaving drug that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose. It is incredibly effective — this is a drug that works. It saves lives.”
 — Jason Altenberg, Director of Programs and Services, South Riverdale Community Health Centre

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