Apr 21, 2023

Free narcan available in the Nebraska Panhandle

Posted Apr 21, 2023 12:20 PM

By Panhandle Public Health District

The Nebraska Pharmacy Association in partnership with local pharmacies participating in the Statewide Naloxone Program continues to provide Narcan without a prescription and free of charge to Nebraska residents. Narcan 4mg (naloxone) is a life-saving nasal spray medication used to reverse the effects of opioid overdose.

In the Nebraska Panhandle, participating pharmacies include:

Alliance Community Pharmacy 315 Box Butte Avenue, Alliance 308-629-1045

Dave’s Pharmacy 223 Box Butte Avenue, Alliance 308-762-4811

Dave’s Pharmacy 508 Niobrara Avenue, Hemingford 308-487-5212

Nein Pharmacy 1012 Main Street, Bridgeport 308-262-1070

Sonny’s Pharmacy 310 Main Street, Bridgeport 308-262-0580

Chadron Safeway 230 Morehead Street, Chadron 308-432-2070

Our Town Pharmacy 733 2nd Street, Chappell 308-874-2428

Gering U-Save 1400 10th Street, Gering 308-436-2181

Stockmen’s Drug 116 N. Main Street, Gordon 308-282-1114

Community Pharmacy at Regional West 3911 Avenue B, St M-200 Scottsbluff 308-630-1900

As of March 31, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that naloxone 4mg nasal spray will be available to purchase over-the-counter without a prescription. The manufacturer of Narcan (naloxone) nasal spray has yet to release a timeline for availability and pricing for over-the-counter purchase. We encourage Nebraska patients and caregivers to take advantage of the availability of no-cost Narcan.

Please visit the Stop Overdose Nebraska website at www.stopodne.com for more information and a list of all participating Nebraska pharmacies.

More information will be provided once available by the manufacturer on pricing and over-the-counter availability of Narcan.

Panhandle Public Health District is working together to improve the health, safety, and quality of life for all who live, learn, work, and play in the Panhandle. Our vision is that we are a healthier and safer Panhandle Community. Visit our website www.pphd.ne.gov.