Take-Home, Take Action: Improving Naloxone Uptake in Australia.
Naloxone is a safe and effective drug that temporarily reverses the effects of an opioid overdose. While a National Take-Home Naloxone (THN) Program has been established, the distribution of THN remains suboptimal across Australia. HRA’s new Take-Home Naloxone Policy Brief outlines the current state of play and makes the case for expanding access to THN across Australia…
Also see HRA Board member, Dr Chris Alderman speaking with Pharmacy Daily on the need to expand the number of pharmacies providing THN free-of-charge here: https://www.pharmacydaily.com.au/news/calls-to-expand-thn-program/118673