Frequently Asked Questions concerning Take-Home Naloxone
For Pharmacies/Providers
Who can prescribe Naloxone?
Physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants in Washington State who have
prescriptive authority may prescribe take-home-naloxone to anyone at risk for having
or witnessing an opioid overdose (prescription opioids or heroin) according to WA law
RCW 69.50.315.
Pharmacists can dispense naloxone directly to the public if the pharmacist has a
protocol in place signed by a legal prescriber. This protocol is part of a collaborative
drug therapy agreement (CDTA) also known as a collaborative practice agreement.
How do I prescribe naloxone?
For sample prescriptions, see http://www.prescribetoprevent.org/
prescribe-naloxone-now/.
If naloxone is not available in your area, your pharmacy may first need to order the
medication.
Is the intranasal (IN) form as effective as the intramuscular (IM)?
Yes. Studies have shown that the success rates of administering IN naloxone range from 73% to 91%,
which is consistent with IM naloxone.
Is naloxone covered by insurance?
Partially. Most insurance plans will cover the naloxone part of the kit. However, in the pharmacy,
insurance does not cover the consult fee nor the nasal atomizers for intranasal administration.
How do I order naloxone?
For Intramuscular (IM) Injection:
 Naloxone 0.4mg/ml 1ml vial, 10pack, NDC 00409-1215-01
For Intranasal (IN) administration
 Naloxone 1mg/ml 2ml Pre-filled syringe (PFS), 10 pack, NDC 76329-3369-01
Where can I get the nasal atomizers for IN administration?
There are a couple of different options to get the nasal atomizers:

LMA Nasal Atomizer, MAD 300
o Teleflex, MAD 300, 1-866-246-6990
o Healthcare Logistics, Item # 17474, 1-800-848-1633
o Amazon
o Other suppliers may also be available
Is there a Good Samaritan law in my state?
You can find a good resource for Good Samaritan laws in the United States here:
https://www.networkforphl.org/_asset/qz5pvn/network-naloxone-10-4.pdf
I’m writing a prescription for a family member of someone who might need naloxone, do I write the
prescription for the person who might overdose, or for the family member?
The prescription must be written for the individual you are seeing. You cannot write the prescription or
bill someone else’s insurance for someone with whom you do not have a provider-patient relationship.
How long does the average consult take for take-home naloxone training?
Most consults take approximately 20 minutes to go through the training and prescribe the naloxone.