Community Programs
Numerous resources are available to aid in
expanding public awareness and education.
In response to a growing need for education, awareness, and training resources around opioids and opioid safety, various community programs are available for qualified entities. This includes grants to professional and community-based organizations for educational efforts about opioid abuse and the risks of opioid medications in the community.
Public libraries in the United States are eligible to receive 1 carton of NARCAN® Nasal Spray (2 doses) along with educational materials to facilitate Opioid Awareness Training for the community.
Opioid Awareness Education is available here.
For ordering information, please download the form in the link below and send to communityprograms@ebsi.com or call
The Y is a leading nonprofit, strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The makers of NARCAN® Nasal Spray are proud to work with the Y in support of its mission. Through this collaboration, every YMCA is eligible to receive 1 carton of NARCAN® Nasal Spray (2 doses) and educational material at no cost.
Opioid Awareness Education is available here.
For ordering information, please download the form in the link below and send to communityprograms@ebsi.com or call
High schools, colleges, and universities, in addition to other organizations, can play a crucial role to change the course of the opioid overdose epidemic. Each State Department of Education or individual school can prepare high schools, colleges, and universities across the country for an opioid overdose emergency by stocking NARCAN® Nasal Spray. In an effort to support this cause, every high school throughout the country has access to 2 cartons of Nasal Spray (4 doses) and up to 4 cartons (8 doses) for Title IV, degree-granting, 2- and 4-year institutions at no cost.
Through an educational grant to the National Association of School Nurses (NASN), a free Naloxone in Schools Toolkit was developed to assist school nurses in educating students, parents, faculty, staff, and all community stakeholders about the risks of prescription and illicit opioid medications in the community.
The free (NASN) Naloxone in Schools Toolkit is available here.
For ordering information, please download the form in the link below and send to communityprograms@ebsi.com or call
Emergent BioSolutions, in partnership with Minnesota Multistate Contracting Alliance for Pharmacy (MMCAP Infuse), offers NARCAN® Nasal Spray to approved MMCAP Infuse members at a discounted, contracted price. For more information, please contact Emergent BioSolutions at
MMCAP Infuse membership is open to government entities. More information can be found at infuse-mn.gov.
MMCAP Infuse members, click here to download the Declaration Form.
WHAT IS NARCAN® NASAL SPRAY?
- NARCAN® Nasal Spray is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of a known or suspected opioid overdose emergency with signs of breathing problems and severe sleepiness or not being able to respond.
- NARCAN® Nasal Spray is to be given right away and does not take the place of emergency medical care. Get emergency medical help right away after giving the first dose of NARCAN® Nasal Spray, even if the person wakes up.
NARCAN® Nasal Spray is safe and effective in children for known or suspected opioid overdose.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Who should not use NARCAN® Nasal Spray?
Do not use NARCAN® Nasal Spray if you are allergic to naloxone hydrochloride or any of the ingredients in NARCAN® Nasal Spray.
What is the most important information I should know about NARCAN® Nasal Spray?
NARCAN® Nasal Spray is used to temporarily reverse the effects of opioid medicines. The medicine in NARCAN® Nasal Spray has no effect in people who are not taking opioid medicines. Always carry NARCAN® Nasal Spray with you in case of an opioid overdose.
- Use NARCAN® Nasal Spray right away if you or your caregiver think signs or symptoms of an opioid overdose are present, even if you are not sure, because an opioid overdose can cause severe injury or death. Signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose may include:
- unusual sleepiness and you are not able to awaken the person with a loud voice or by rubbing firmly on the middle of their chest (sternum)
- breathing problems including slow or shallow breathing in someone difficult to awaken or who looks like they are not breathing
- the black circle in the center of the colored part of the eye (pupil) is very small, sometimes called "pinpoint pupils," in someone difficult to awaken
- Family members, caregivers, or other people who may have to use NARCAN® Nasal Spray in an opioid overdose should know where NARCAN® Nasal Spray is stored and how to give NARCAN® Nasal Spray before an opioid overdose happens.
- Get emergency medical help right away after giving the first dose of NARCAN® Nasal Spray. Rescue breathing or CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) may be given while waiting for emergency medical help.
- The signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose can return after NARCAN® Nasal Spray is given. If this happens, give another dose after 2 to 3 minutes using a new NARCAN® Nasal Spray device and watch the person closely until emergency help is received.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before using NARCAN® Nasal Spray?
Before using NARCAN® Nasal Spray, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
- have heart problems
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Use of NARCAN® Nasal Spray may cause withdrawal symptoms in your unborn baby. Your unborn baby should be examined by a healthcare provider right away after you use NARCAN® Nasal Spray.
- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if NARCAN® Nasal Spray passes into your breast milk.
What are the possible side effects of NARCAN® Nasal Spray?
NARCAN® Nasal Spray may cause serious side effects, including:
Sudden opioid withdrawal symptoms which can be severe. In someone who has been using opioids regularly, opioid withdrawal symptoms can happen suddenly after receiving NARCAN® Nasal Spray and may include:
- body aches
- diarrhea
- increased heart rate
- fever
- runny nose
- sneezing
- goose bumps
- sweating
- yawning
- nausea or vomiting
- nervousness
- restlessness or irritability
- shivering or trembling
- stomach cramping
- weakness
- increased blood pressure
Some patients may show aggressive behavior upon abrupt reversal of an opioid overdose.
In infants under 4 weeks old who have been receiving opioids regularly, sudden opioid withdrawal may be life-threatening if not treated the right way. Signs and symptoms include: seizures, crying more than usual, and increased reflexes.
These are not all of the possible side effects of NARCAN® Nasal Spray. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
NNS CON ISI 08/2020
Please see full Prescribing Information.
References: 1. U.S. Surgeon General's advisory on naloxone and opioid overdose. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website. https://www.surgeongeneral.gov/priorities/opioid-overdose- prevention/naloxone-advisory.html. Accessed April 7, 2021. 2. Opioid overdose: understanding the epidemic. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/epidemic/. December 2016. Accessed April 6, 2021. 3. Elzey MJ, Barden SM, Edwards ES. Patient characteristics and outcomes in unintentional, non-fatal prescription opioid overdoses: a systematic review. Pain Physician. 2016;19:215-228. 4. World Health Organization. Community management of opioid overdose. 2014:1-88. 5. 7 staggering statistics about America's opioid epidemic. ChoosePT website. https://www.choosept.com/resources/detail/7-staggering-statistics-about-america-s-opioid-epi. Accessed April 7, 2021. 6. About CDC's opioid prescribing guideline. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/prescribing/guideline.html. Accessed April 1, 2021. 7. Prescription opioids and heroin research report. National Institute on Drug Abuse website. https://www.drugabuse.gov/download/19774/prescription-opioids-heroin-research-report.pdf?v=fc86d9fdda38d0f275b23cd969da1a1f. January 2018. Accessed April 6, 2021. 8. The next gateway drug: how prescription drugs have started a new epidemic. DISA Global Solutions website. https://di sa.com/blog/the-next-gateway-drug-how-prescription-drugs-have-started-a-new-epidemic. March 19, 2018. Accessed April 7, 2021. 9. Mccance-Katz EF. The national survey on drug use and health: 2017. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website. https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/nsduh-ppt-09-2018.pdf. Accessed April 7, 2021. 10. Drug Enforcement Administration. DEA briefing guide for first responders. Public Intelligence website. https://info.publicintelligence.net/DEA-FentanylGuide.pdf. July 2, 2017. Accessed April 6, 2021. 11. NARCAN® Nasal Spray [prescribing information]. Plymouth Meeting, PA: Emergent BioSolutions Inc.; 2020.
WHAT IS NARCAN® NASAL SPRAY?
- NARCAN® Nasal Spray is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of a known or suspected opioid overdose emergency with signs of breathing problems and severe sleepiness or not being able to respond.
- NARCAN® Nasal Spray is to be given right away and does not take the place of emergency medical care. Get emergency medical help right away after giving the first dose of NARCAN® Nasal Spray, even if the person wakes up.
NARCAN® Nasal Spray is safe and effective in children for known or suspected opioid overdose.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Who should not use NARCAN® Nasal Spray?
Do not use NARCAN® Nasal Spray if you are allergic to naloxone hydrochloride or any of the ingredients in NARCAN® Nasal Spray.
What is the most important information I should know about NARCAN® Nasal Spray?
NARCAN® Nasal Spray is used to temporarily reverse the effects of opioid medicines. The medicine in NARCAN® Nasal Spray has no effect in people who are not taking opioid medicines. Always carry NARCAN® Nasal Spray with you in case of an opioid overdose.
- Use NARCAN® Nasal Spray right away if you or your caregiver think signs or symptoms of an opioid overdose are present, even if you are not sure, because an opioid overdose can cause severe injury or death. Signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose may include:
- unusual sleepiness and you are not able to awaken the person with a loud voice or by rubbing firmly on the middle of their chest (sternum)
- breathing problems including slow or shallow breathing in someone difficult to awaken or who looks like they are not breathing
- the black circle in the center of the colored part of the eye (pupil) is very small, sometimes called "pinpoint pupils," in someone difficult to awaken
- Family members, caregivers, or other people who may have to use NARCAN® Nasal Spray in an opioid overdose should know where NARCAN® Nasal Spray is stored and how to give NARCAN® Nasal Spray before an opioid overdose happens.
- Get emergency medical help right away after giving the first dose of NARCAN® Nasal Spray. Rescue breathing or CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) may be given while waiting for emergency medical help.
- The signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose can return after NARCAN® Nasal Spray is given. If this happens, give another dose after 2 to 3 minutes using a new NARCAN® Nasal Spray device and watch the person closely until emergency help is received.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before using NARCAN® Nasal Spray?
Before using NARCAN® Nasal Spray, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
- have heart problems
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Use of NARCAN® Nasal Spray may cause withdrawal symptoms in your unborn baby. Your unborn baby should be examined by a healthcare provider right away after you use NARCAN® Nasal Spray.
- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if NARCAN® Nasal Spray passes into your breast milk.
What are the possible side effects of NARCAN® Nasal Spray?
NARCAN® Nasal Spray may cause serious side effects, including:
Sudden opioid withdrawal symptoms which can be severe. In someone who has been using opioids regularly, opioid withdrawal symptoms can happen suddenly after receiving NARCAN® Nasal Spray and may include:
- body aches
- diarrhea
- increased heart rate
- fever
- runny nose
- sneezing
- goose bumps
- sweating
- yawning
- nausea or vomiting
- nervousness
- restlessness or irritability
- shivering or trembling
- stomach cramping
- weakness
- increased blood pressure
Some patients may show aggressive behavior upon abrupt reversal of an opioid overdose.
In infants under 4 weeks old who have been receiving opioids regularly, sudden opioid withdrawal may be life-threatening if not treated the right way. Signs and symptoms include: seizures, crying more than usual, and increased reflexes.
These are not all of the possible side effects of NARCAN® Nasal Spray. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
NNS CON ISI 08/2020
Please see full Prescribing Information.
References: 1. U.S. Surgeon General's advisory on naloxone and opioid overdose. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website. https://www.surgeongeneral.gov/priorities/opioid-overdose- prevention/naloxone-advisory.html. Accessed April 7, 2021. 2. Opioid overdose: understanding the epidemic. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/epidemic/. December 2016. Accessed April 6, 2021. 3. Elzey MJ, Barden SM, Edwards ES. Patient characteristics and outcomes in unintentional, non-fatal prescription opioid overdoses: a systematic review. Pain Physician. 2016;19:215-228. 4. World Health Organization. Community management of opioid overdose. 2014:1-88. 5. 7 staggering statistics about America's opioid epidemic. ChoosePT website. https://www.choosept.com/resources/detail/7-staggering-statistics-about-america-s-opioid-epi. Accessed April 7, 2021. 6. About CDC's opioid prescribing guideline. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/prescribing/guideline.html. Accessed April 1, 2021. 7. Prescription opioids and heroin research report. National Institute on Drug Abuse website. https://www.drugabuse.gov/download/19774/prescription-opioids-heroin-research-report.pdf?v=fc86d9fdda38d0f275b23cd969da1a1f. January 2018. Accessed April 6, 2021. 8. The next gateway drug: how prescription drugs have started a new epidemic. DISA Global Solutions website. https://di sa.com/blog/the-next-gateway-drug-how-prescription-drugs-have-started-a-new-epidemic. March 19, 2018. Accessed April 7, 2021. 9. Mccance-Katz EF. The national survey on drug use and health: 2017. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website. https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/nsduh-ppt-09-2018.pdf. Accessed April 7, 2021. 10. Drug Enforcement Administration. DEA briefing guide for first responders. Public Intelligence website. https://info.publicintelligence.net/DEA-FentanylGuide.pdf. July 2, 2017. Accessed April 6, 2021. 11. NARCAN® Nasal Spray [prescribing information]. Plymouth Meeting, PA: Emergent BioSolutions Inc.; 2020.