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Take Home Naloxone

Training, tools and resources to support the supply and safe administration of Take Home Naloxone for people who use opioids

Overview

This toolkit comprises training, tools, videos and resources related to the rollout and supply of Take Home Naloxone in Queensland.

Please note: to become authorised to possess and supply naloxone in Queensland, your employing entity needs to be registered as an Authorised Alternative Supplier (AAS) with Queensland Health's Healthcare Approval and Regulation Unit (HARU). To apply, carefully read and complete the following application form.

Organisations who are seeking approval are encouraged to use the endorsed eLearning module and Brief Education resources located within this toolkit as part of their application with HARU.

For more information on the Queensland approval process, email THN@health.qld.gov.au or call (07) 3708 5264.

For more information on the national rollout of the THN program click here.

To access the Pharmacy Programs Administrator (PPA) Portal click here.

Information for Hospital and Health Services (HHS) click here

Information for Non-Government Organisations (NGO) click here 

Information for HHS Hospital Pharmacies click here 

Resources

Thank You

This toolkit was developed through a collaboration between the Queensland Injector's Health Network (QuIHN), Metro North Mental Health - Alcohol and Drug Service, and the Queensland State Government's Department of Health.