Patient Education Materials
What type of patient education is required under the standing order?
Patients who receive naloxone under the standing order of the State Health Director should receive education regarding
- the risk factors of overdose
- signs of an overdose
- overdose response steps
- the use of naloxone
Pharmacies may use patient education materials found on this website below or they may use their own patient education materials.
Instructional Sheets:
- How to administer intramuscular & intranasal naloxone
- How to use naloxone (all formulations)
- How to administer Narcan nasal spray
- How to administer nasal naloxone (Spanish)
- Conversation tips for naloxone (from American Pharmacists Association)
- Naloxone access: A practical guide for pharmacists
Instructional Videos:
- How to give someone naloxone by injection (intramuscular)
- How to use and when to administer Narcan Nasal Spray (intranasal)