APhA Policy Manual

Increasing Access to and Affordability of Naloxone

DRUG ABUSE, CONTROL AND EDUCATION

APhA supports laws, regulations, policies and practices that increase the availability of naloxone.
APhA supports the availability of naloxone as both a prescription and non-prescription medication.
APhA encourages pharmacists and payers to ensure equitable access to and affordability of at least one naloxone formulation regardless of prescription status.
APhA encourages payers to provide fair reimbursement to dispensers of naloxone.