Anyone can request Naloxone from a local pharmacy without a prescription. If you are a Medicaid client, they will pay in full. If you have health insurance, you will be responsible for the copay.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — As an overdose prevention coordinator, Bernie Lieving works to prevent drug overdoses and train first responders, families,... View Article
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“Lots of people don’t know they’re at risk for a possible overdose, so some of the education I’ve given to older adults has taught them things they didn’t know.” Read more at ht ...Read More
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Anyone can request naloxone from a local pharmacy without a prescription. Prescriptions are 100% covered for Medicaid clients; co-pays may exist for those with private insurance. Find Nalox ...Read More
