Naloxone kits

Naloxone kits are available confidentially at the University Health Centre Pharmacy and other Edmonton pharmacies to help reverse opioid overdoses and save lives. Kits are safe, easy to use, and provided in accordance with the Health Information Act. In the event of an overdose, call 911 immediately and administer naloxone if available.

Service Offerings

• Free distribution of naloxone kits

• Confidential access to naloxone at the University Health Centre Pharmacy

• Information on overdose recognition and response

• Guidance on how to use naloxone in an emergency

• Referral to local pharmacies and resources for naloxone availability

How to Access

Request a naloxone kit (no appointment required) at the University Health Centre Pharmacy or a participating local pharmacy. In an overdose emergency, call 911 immediately and administer naloxone if available.

Hours of Operation
September - April: Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
May - August: Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

What to Expect

Naloxone kits are available during pharmacy hours, subject to availability, with no appointment or prescription required. The service is confidential, includes brief education. Call 911 in an overdose emergency. The service operates in accordance with the Health Information Act and the kit includes brief instructions on how to recognize an overdose and how to administer naloxone.

Cost

No charge for service

Contact

780-492-2634
uhcpharmacy@ualberta.ca

Relevant Links

Naloxone Kits

Audience: Undergraduate students, Graduate students, Employees

Home Campus: North Campus

Delivery format: In-Person: North Campus

Access: Drop-In/Walk-In

Service Provider: University Health Centre (UHC)

Language: English