43 www.rnca.ca Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association NALOXONE In response to Canada’s opioid crisis, provinces and territories have put in place a number of strategies to ensure naloxone is available to first responders, health care workers, high-risk users and the public. Take-Home Naloxone (THN) programs are part of a strategy whereby pharmacies, clinics and other community organizations supply naloxone kits and education to high-risk individuals, support networks and (in some cases) members of the general public at no cost. Program format, eligibility criteria and the number of participating supply centres vary greatly between provinces who participate in publicly-funded THN programs. Kits usually consist of 2–3 ampoules of 1 mL naloxone 0.4 mg/mL, 2–3 syringes, 2–3 ampoule breakers, 1 pair of non-latex gloves, and 1 rescue breathing barrier. www.pharmacists.ca Take-home Naloxone Kit Supplies List Each take-home naloxone kit should be assembled in a durable, sealable case or container and must contain the following elements: Each intra-nasal naloxone spray kit must include: (1) - Hard case (2) - Doses of Narcan® Nasal Spray (4 mg/0.1ml) (1) - Rescue breathing barrier (1) - Pair of non-latex gloves (1) - Card that identifies the person who is trained to give the naloxone (1) - Updated instructional insert (English) OR (1) - Updated instructional insert (French) In addition, OPA recommends: (1) - Belt clip Each injectable naloxone kit must include: (1) - Hard case (2) - 1 ml ampoules or vials of naloxone hydrochloride 0.4 mg/ml injection (2) - Safety engineered syringes with 25g, 1″ needles attached (2) - safe ampoule-opening devices (also known as breakers, snappers, or openers), (1) - Rescue breathing barrier (1) - Pair of non-latex gloves (1) - Card that identifies the person who is trained to give the naloxone (1) - Updated instructional insert (English) OR (1) - Updated instructional insert (French) In addition, OPA recommends: (1) - Belt clip www.opatoday.com continued
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