Once you are approved you can order your naloxone. Frequently asked questions are addressed below by topic.
Once I am approved to access the Naloxone Bulk Fund, how do I place an order?
- You will receive an email from CDPHE with the order form link. Follow that link to complete your naloxone request.
- We recommend bookmarking the order form, as this is the same form you will use to place future orders.
What kind of naloxone do you offer?
CDPHE currently offers access to 3 types of naloxone for distribution; one nasal spray and two intramuscular variations.
Name/type | Dose | *Shelf life | Quantity options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narcan nasal spray | 4mg (Two doses per kit) | 4 years (48 months) | Available in multiples of 12 kits |
| Naloxone injection | 2mL | 2 years (24 months) | 10 doses per unit |
| Naloxone single dose vial | 0.4mg/mL | 2 years (24 months) | Available in 10 or 25 doses per unit |
**Listed shelf life applies to newly manufactured products. The most accurate expiration date will be found printed on each individual product. Note: expired naloxone is better than no naloxone. If your agency does not permit the distribution of expired naloxone, consider donating it to the Colorado Consortium.
How much naloxone should I order?
The priority of the Bulk Fund is to get naloxone into the hands of people who are at risk of experiencing an opiate-related overdose, friends, and family members, and other persons in a position to assist a person at risk of experiencing an opiate-related overdose. We encourage agencies only to request what they will use before the product expires. See the shelf life information for each product above.
Why is a standing order required?
- Without a standing order, medications, including naloxone, require a prescription from a medical provider to access.
- When an entity has a standing order, they can get naloxone in the hands of those who may need it, without the barrier of having to access a medical provider.
Is there a limit to how much I can order?
- As of April 2024, there is a limit on the number of units you can request through the online naloxone request order form. Agencies are encouraged only to request what they will use before the product expires.