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Out of state?
Connect with your local harm reduction coalition, naloxone distribution network, or syringe service program for free naloxone. Naloxone is available over the counter nationally, and NEXT Distro mails to many states outside of Minnesota.
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In Minnesota, you can get naloxone four different ways.
1. Pick it up for free at a syringe service program, vending machine, or naloxone access point.
Naloxone access points can be found at Steve Rummler’s website and are usually places like treatment centers and other healthcare clinics. A list of syringe service programs can be found on MDH’s website. Syringe service programs are anonymous services–just walk in, ask for naloxone, and they will give it to you. There is a free naloxone vending machine outside of Fire Station 21, and outside of Cook Clinic.
2. Purchase it at a pharmacy
Naloxone is available at many pharmacies over the counter. Some participating pharmacies are listed on this website and you can always call your local pharmacy to ask. Naloxone costs between $30-55 on average. We recommend using Good Rx to find coupons. You can also be prescribed naloxone—talk to your medical provider or the pharmacy staff to learn more.
3. From StreetWorks
StreetWorks provides naloxone to youth and youth providers, particularly those working with youth at-risk of or experiencing homelessness or sexual exploitation. Contact us at street.works@lssmn.org for more information. We are also available to answer any questions about naloxone and help direct you to other resources.
4. Mailed
Steve Rummler Network offers naloxone by mail upon completion of their online naloxone training.
NEXT Distro also offers naloxone by mail to people who cannot access naloxone in their community. This service is only for people who use drugs and people who are likely to be first responders to an overdose. This is a last resort for people who cannot access naloxone in-person any other way and requires a short enrollment into the program. This is not available to service organizations, healthcare professionals, police departments, or any other funded entity.