Rankos Stadium Pharmacy
Trusted by Tacoma families for over 85 years
Naloxone
Opioid Overdose Prevention Program
WHAT IS NALOXONE?
It is a prescription medicine that reverses an opioid overdose. It cannot be used to get high and is not addictive.
Naloxone is safe and effective; emergency medical professionals have used it for decades. For more information, see:
RESOURCES
http://stopoverdose.org/
WHAT IS RANKOS' PHARMACY'S TAKE HOME OVERDOSE PREVENTION KIT?
Rankos' Pharmacy has collaborated with a local Physician to provide naloxone overdose prevention kits to the community. Those interested in obtaining the kit, training, education, and follow-up support can obtain naloxone by making an appointment at Rankos' Pharmacy.
The Pharmacist consultation and training takes about 30 minutes and includes: one-on-one time with your community Pharmacist, training, education, and time to have all your questions answered. Then, you will receive a prescription for a naloxone overdose kit
More than one fatal overdose occurs in WA every day. More Washingtonians die every year from overdoses than from car crashes. Most drug overdoses involve a prescription medication used with other drugs or alcohol. Most of these deaths can be prevented with fast medical help.
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We are excited to provide Naloxone to the community and help save lives!