Services Database Community Pharmacy Take Home Naloxone (West Berkshire)
Service ID
625923
Description
This THN service relates to the supply to people aged 18 years or over for someone who is using or has previously used opioids (illicit/prescribed) and is at potential risk of overdose, their carers, family members or friends liable to be on hand in case of overdose. It covers the use of:
● Prenoxad® - intramuscular (given by injection into the upper arm/leg muscle) naloxone solution for injection. The concentration is 1mg/1ml. Each pack contains 1x2ml i.e. 2mg in each prefilled syringe and 2 x 23G 1.25” needles.
● Nyxoid® - intranasal spray (sprayed into the nose). Each single dose container contains 1.8mg. Each pack contains two nasal sprays.
● Naloxone – intranasal spray (sprayed into the nose). Each single dose container contains 1.26mg. Each pack (‘pebble’) contains two nasal sprays.
Location of service
Thames Valley LPC
Commissioner
Local Authority (LA)
Method of commissioning
Source of funding
Service type
Naloxone
Other organisations involved
Dates
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Status
Ongoing
