May 15, 2023 · A growing number of cities and local governments are using vending machines to distribute the overdose-reversing drug naloxone. The machines are often set up at libraries, post offices and other public buildings. They dispense naloxone and other items for …

A recent innovation to increasing low-threshold access is the installation of self-serve public health vending machines (PHVMs) to dispense naloxone anonymously and free of charge. Starting in 2017, PHVMs dispensing naloxone, usually only available by prescription, have been installed in many jurisdictions across the US.

Feb 22, 2024 · Naloxone vending machines – which provide the medications for free – can help people access doses quickly and reduce someone’s risk of dying from an opioid overdose since, ideally, the ...

By utilizing the Harm Reduction Vending Machines, communities can provide essential items such as opioid overdose kits (Narcan), HIV and Fentanyl testing strips, and safe sex kits, contributing to individuals’ overall health and safety.

Sep 9, 2024 · The vending machines hold harm-reduction supplies such as strips to test for fentanyl, nasal naloxone, pouches to deactivate medications, lock bags for medications, and gun locks. They also have packs to test for the particularly dangerous combination of fentanyl and …

Harm reduction vending machines are similar to drink or snack vending machines, but may be stocked with supplies such as naloxone, sterile injection equipment, condoms, sharps containers, first aid kits, and pregnancy tests.

Lease or buy OpiSafe's Narcan vending machines for communities, events or venues. Harm reduction machines vend Narcan kits and fentanyl/xylazine test strips.

What are naloxone vending machines? Vending machines are an innovative and effective way to distribute naloxone. Several overdose prevention programs in WA State provide naloxone and other harm reduction supplies through vending machines.

Naloxone, commonly referred to as brand name Narcan, is a medication that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose. MATTERS distributes free naloxone through its vending machine program and facilitating opioid overdose response trainings in the community.

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