FIND FREE
NALOXONE
IN IOWA
Having it on-hand can save a life.
Naloxone Iowa aims to help Iowans who want or need to have naloxone on hand get the tools they need to save a life.
Individuals can get free naloxone without a prescription from a local community-based pharmacy or talk with a pharmacist from the University of Iowa's Tele-Naloxone program and have free naloxone sent to you at home.
In addition, Iowa businesses and organizations can now request free naloxone to use for on-site purposes in case of an overdose emergency.
Naloxone Iowa Directory
updated 02/10/2022
Naloxone for Iowa Organizations and Businesses
The Bureau of Substance Abuse recently became authorized to purchase and
distribute free naloxone under the statewide standing order to eligible worksites, organizations
and businesses for on-site or work-related purposes only.
Examples of Eligible Sites:
Fire Departments (non-EMS regulated),
Colleges,
Emergency Departments,
County Public Health Offices,
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics,
Community Mental Health Centers,
Assertive Community Treatment Teams,
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Agencies;
Retail/Convenience Stores;
Libraries;
Restaurants/Bars;
Community or Social-Services;
Event Venues;
and Mobile Service Providers.
For more information and to fill out a form to receive free naloxone,
use the following link: Naloxone Request Form for Iowa Organizations and Businesses
*Law enforcement agencies should fill out the Naloxone Request Form for Law Enforcement Agencies
(All EMS-regulated first responder entities should receive training and naloxone (available in multiple formulations)
from the Bureau of Emergency and Trauma Services at the Iowa Department of Public Health.)
IMPORTANT: Sites may not distribute naloxone to individuals. Supplies made available directly to worksites, businesses and organizations are intended to reverse overdoses that may be encountered within these locations. Individuals seeking Naloxone for personal use should be directed to the resources below.
Naloxone for Individuals in Iowa
Tele-Naloxone
This is a program of the Iowa Department of Public Health and
University of Iowa Healthcare. You can visit with a pharmacy provider
using your smartphone or laptop and have free
naloxone mailed to you wherever you are.
Community Based Pharmacies
In Iowa, individuals can access free naloxone at community based pharmacies without
a prescription. The following map will help you find naloxone in your community.
Before going to the location, call ahead to make sure they have naloxone in-stock.
Can't find naloxone nearby? No problem! Check out Tele-Naloxone to get free supplies mailed to your home!
If you are a community based pharmacy who provides naloxone products under the statewide standing order, and you are not listed on this map, please email ipa@iarx.org to be included in this locator tool.