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• Naloxone Information

On March 9, 2015, Governor Tomblin signed Senate Bill 335 into law.  The bill, titled the Opioid Antagonist Act, aims to allow emergency responders, medical personnel, family and friends to administer Naloxone (also known under the trade name of Narcan) to counteract the effects of Opioid overdose.

The Office of Emergency Medical Services was tasked with production training material for administering the drug.  Below are the resources WV OEMS has produced.

• Naloxone PSA (Windows Media format)
• Full text of the law
• Naloxone Brochure BHF Resources
• Naloxone Brochure Use of Devices
• Naloxone Administration Training for the End User
• Naloxone Administration Training Module for Initial Responders
• Narcan Roster
• EMS Distributing Naloxone
• West Virginia Statewide Standing Order For The Distribution Of Naloxone By Eligible Recipient Organizatons For Opiod Overdose Prevention

Note: Law enforcement and fire departments must obtain Naloxone/Narcan from a physician.  This can be accomplished in a variety of forms. One option could be an agreement/MOU with an EMS agency Medical Director.  Compliance with FDA and WV Board of Pharmacy requirements must be followed in obtaining/maintaining/storing/administering this medication.

Law enforcement or other non-EMS providers that administer naloxone should report administration of the medication to the Poison Center Hotline.  The number is 1-800-222-1222

Other Links:

• Bureau for Behavioral Halth & Health Facilities
• WVU Injury Contol Research Center
• West Virginia Poison Center
• The Governor's Initative on Substance Abuse