Services Database Naloxone Provision (Sunderland Area)
Service ID
723780
Description
Aims and Intended Service Outcomes
1.1 To reduce the number of drug-related deaths caused by opioid overdose by:
• Increasing availability of naloxone in the community for emergency use in opioid
overdose;
• Increasing awareness of symptoms of opioid overdose and how to respond in an
emergency;
• Providing training in the appropriate use of naloxone in the situation of opioid overdose.
Location of service
Durham and Sunderland LPC
Commissioner
Other: CGL
Method of commissioning
Source of funding
Service type
Naloxone
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Ongoing
Training
8.1 All pharmacy staff must be appropriately trained by completion of the CGL training module
“Training for people delivering a take-home naloxone service” prior to supplying naloxone. Staff
training must be recorded and evidenced.
8.2 Staff involved in the provision of this service must have sufficient relevant knowledge and be
familiar with the requirements of this service specification. Knowledge must be kept up-to-date.
