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    Overdose Prevention Program

    For Overdose Prevention Partners

    Order supplies

    Program

    The Overdose Prevention Program provides overdose prevention supplies at no cost to overdose prevention partners, formerly recognized entities, for distribution to individuals, groups, and other organizations in their  communities.

    Supplies

    Through the program, the following supplies are available to support harm reduction efforts across Pennsylvania.

    Naloxone is a medicine that can save a life if someone overdoses on drugs like heroin, fentanyl, or painkillers. It helps them start breathing again if they stop because of an overdose.

    Naloxone is offered in the following forms:

    • Intranasal naloxone (4 mg and 8 mg options): This is a nasal spray administered to reverse opioid overdoses. 
    • Intramuscular naloxone (0.4 mg/mL single dose vials only): The intramuscular naloxone is given by injection into a muscle or under the skin to reverse opioid overdose.

    Drug testing strips allow people check their drugs for dangerous added chemicals, like fentanyl and xylazine. 

    The following test strips are available.

    • Fentanyl test strips: Fentanyl use can be deadly. These strips can detect fentanyl in drugs. 
    • Xylazine test strips: Xylazine is a sedative used by veterinarians. These test strips can detect xylazine in drugs. 

    Order

    Overdose prevention partners can order naloxone and drug testing strips through the program's Supply Request Form to distribute supplies locally.

    If organizations are unable to receive supplies through an existing partner, DDAP may fulfill orders submitted through the request form.

    1. 1

      Read the requirements

      Eligibility

      To order supplies, your organization must:

      • Have a Pennsylvania address.
      • Provide temperature-controlled storage for any naloxone you order.
      • Be able to accept deliveries on weekdays.
      • Have a record-keeping system and appropriate controls in place for the ordering, receipt, management, and distribution process.


      Allowable uses

      You must distribute these supplies in Pennsylvania. We provide these supplies to prevent and reverse overdoses. 

      You may not use test strips for:

      • Clinical diagnosis.
      • Academic research.
      • Criminal investigation, prosecution, or arrest.
    2. 2

      Submit the request form

      Complete the supply request form. Once you submit the form, you'll get a confirmation email.

    3. 3

      Respond to questions

      If we have questions about your order, we may contact you. Our suppliers may also contact you with questions about delivery or preferences.

      Make sure you respond to any questions about your order -- otherwise, we won't be able to send your supplies.

    Contact

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