28th May 2021 Over a year ago at a media briefing in Edinburgh, the former Health Secretary Jeane Freeman announced that “the Lord Advocate has confirmed
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‘Click and deliver’ naloxone service delivered 348 kits in its first year
Tag: Take-Home Naloxone
29 Jan
Access to take-home naloxone increased through paramedic supply
Ambulance paramedics are to supply to patients at risk of an opiate overdose take-home naloxone as part of a pilot
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UK guidelines updated to allow supply of intranasal naloxone
UK guidelines have been updated to allow for the supply of intranasal naloxone by people who work in drug treatment
Read More06 Dec
Scottish study looks at experiences of people who have adminsted naloxone
A new piece of research has been published that explores the experiences of people who inject drugs in Scotland who
Read More28 Nov
Annual Naloxone in Scotland report suggests programme has increased reach
The NHS’ Information Services Division has released its annual update report on the supply of take-home naloxone in Scotland. The
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Scottish National Naloxone Programme’s work showcased in new EU toolkit on overdose prevention upon release from prison
A hands-on toolkit has been designed for policymakers and practitioners which explains how to set up and run naloxone programmes
Read More17 May
Scottish National Naloxone Programme a benchmark of success
The Scottish National Naloxone Programme has been recognised in a new toolkit for countries and organisations who hope to implement
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