How can I get Naloxone?
Anyone can access naloxone by:
- Getting a prescription from their doctor; or
- using the standing order written for the general public; or
- Virginia’s Local Health Departments and some Community Services Boards at no cost. Please call your local agency to check for availability.
- Comprehensive Harm Reduction programs
- Over-the-counter (OTC) – Available for purchase at local retailers, in stores and online.
- The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services and its Medicaid health plans cover naloxone at no cost to it’s members.
Stop the Stigma – Disease Prevention
This website from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a confidential and anonymous resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders.
Western Tidewater Opioid Overdose Emergency Department (ED) Visits Information
Last Updated: June 5, 2025