Each take-home naloxone kit should be assembled in a durable, sealable case or container and must contain the following elements:
Each intra-nasal naloxone spray kit must include: | Each injectable naloxone kit must include: | ||
| (1) – Hard case | (1) – Hard case | ||
| (2) – Doses of Narcan® Nasal Spray (4 mg/0.1ml) | (2) – 1 ml ampoules or vials of naloxone hydrochloride 0.4 mg/ml injection | ||
| (1) – Rescue breathing barrier | (2) – Safety engineered syringes with 25g, 1″ needles attached | ||
| (1) – Pair of non-latex gloves | (2) – safe ampoule-opening devices (also known as breakers, snappers, or openers), as applicable | ||
| (1) – Card that identifies the person who is trained to give the naloxone: Naloxone Acknowledgement Card | (1) – Rescue breathing barrier | ||
| (1) – Updated instructional insert (English) | OR (1) – Updated instructional insert (French) | (1) – Pair of non-latex gloves | |
| (1) – Card that identifies the person who is trained to give the naloxone: Naloxone Acknowledgement Card | |||
| (1) – Updated instructional insert (English) | OR (1) – Updated instructional insert (French) | ||
| In addition, OPA recommends: | In addition, OPA recommends: | ||
| (1) – Belt clip | (1) – Belt clip | ||
The Ontario Pharmacists Association has assembled the following list of required kit components and supplier options in the event that pharmacists are unable to procure some or all of the elements through their usual suppliers. This is not a comprehensive list; the list will be updated on an ongoing basis.
| Kit Element | Supplier** | Product | Details |
| Pre-packaged Naloxone Kits | McKesson Canada | Full Kit | Available only to McKesson clients |
| Shoppers Drug Mart | Full Kit | Available only to SDM pharmacies | |
| Pharmasystems | Kit without drug | Must register as a customer | |
| Marchese Pharmacy | Full Kit | Obtainable though the pharmacy to pharmacy transfer mechanism. Must have a pharmacist licence number. | |
| Carrying Case | Pharmasystems | Naloxone Case | Please contact for pricing |
| Amazon.ca | Hardcover Pencil Case | Cost: $3.99 + $4.99 Shipping each | |
| Belt Clips/Carabiner Hooks (Recommended) | Amazon.ca | Hook Buckle Keychain | Cost: $5.24 / 20 pieces (minimum 20) |
| Rescue Breathing Barrier | Canadian Safety Supplies | CPR Disposable Face Mask With One-Way Valve | Cost: $1.55 each |
| Pharmasystems | CPR Life Mask Face Shield | Please contact for pricing | |
| Keybo Medical | 16%O2 CPR Barrier in sealed Credit Card size polybag | $109.00/200 pieces | |
| Non-Latex Gloves | Various | Various | Check via your wholesaler/Pharma supplier |
| Syringes: (25-gauge, 3ml safety syringes with 1” to 1½” needles) | Various | Various | Check via your wholesaler/Pharma supplier |
| Ampoule Snapper | Pharmasystems | Disposable Ampule Breakers | 100 per package. Please contact for pricing |
| Ampule cracker for 1-4 ML ampules | |||
| Wheaton Via Canadawide | Ampule Snapper for 1 and 2ML sizes | Contact for pricing | |
| Naloxone / Narcan | Various | Naloxone HCl 0.4mg/mL ampoules | Please contact your pharmacy supplier |
| Naloxone HCl 0.4mg/mL vials | |||
| Narcan® Nasal Spray 4mg (DIN 2458187) | |||
| Naloxone Acknowledgement Card | OPA Website | Training Acknowledgement card: Naloxone Acknowledgement Card | Must be included in Naloxone kit |
| 5 STEPS TO RESPOND TO AN OPIOID OVERDOSE | MOHLTC | 5 Steps to Respond to an Opioid Overdose: English | Must be included in Naloxone kit |
| 5 Steps to Respond to an Opioid Overdose: French |
* The Association recommends that pharmacists order kits and/or naloxone through their usual wholesaler or licensed distributor to ensure proper handling of product during shipping and transportation. If pharmacies are not able to obtain pre-packaged kits from these distributors they may choose to assemble their own or contact a local pharmacy who is able to procure kits to inquire about a pharmacy to pharmacy transfer.
** IMPORTANT NOTE: The following is not a comprehensive list of suppliers and OPA does not endorse any of the suppliers listed. Pricing and product codes accurate as of March 21, 2018
