Naloxone
Naloxone is a lifesaving prescription medicine that reverses an opioid overdose. It temporarily blocks the effects of opioids and helps a person start breathing again. The City of Philadelphia is dedicated to distributing naloxone to those at risk of an opioid overdose and those likely to witness opioid overdoses.
Naloxone Prescriptions Dispensed to Medicaid Beneficiaries in Pharmacies
Key Findings: The number of naloxone prescriptions dispensed to Medicaid beneficiaries in pharmacies has increased dramatically since 2015. Naloxone is fully covered by Pennsylvania Medicaid, and there is no co-pay associated with receiving a prescription.