Services Database The Provision of Naloxone Pilot (Swindon)

Aims and Intended Service Outcomes

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.

This service is offered in line with the national and local agenda to reduce harm reduction through the provision of naloxone.

• All pharmacy staff must be appropriately trained by completion of the THE AUTHORITY training module “Training for people delivering a take-home naloxone service” prior to supplying naloxone. Staff training must be recorded and evidenced. Training for people providing a take-home naloxone service (changegrowlive.org)

 

• 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.