Xylazine is a non-opioid sedative commonly used for procedural sedation in veterinary medicine, that has not been approved for human use. Xylazine is in a class of medications called alpha-2 adrenergic agonists.
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The Kentucky Prescription Assistance Program is a service that helps qualified people obtain their prescription medications through the medication assistance programs offered by drug companies, discount drug programs, and discount pharmacy programs.
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This toolkit offers leading practices as a framework for action across inpatient, primary care and pharmacy settings, with toolkits provided for each setting. AHA/HRET has identified both challenges and opportunities and detailed them in alignment with the three focus areas for improving linkage to and retention in care. Note that due to the interconnected nature
How can we set up peer-to-peer or secondary naloxone distribution?
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Quick Response Teams (QRTs) follow up with people who have survived an overdose, offering naloxone and linkage to life-saving community support.
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It’s now easier than ever for hospitals and healthcare organizations to distribute naloxone directly to people that are likely to witness overdose.
Naloxone Leave Behind is a collaboration between public health and public safety that allows First Responders to leave naloxone on-scene with patients and their support system.
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Naloxone kiosks are publicly accessible outdoor boxes that are designed to distribute naloxone anonymously around the clock.
