Free Narcan: Bucks Co. To Host Drive-Thru Events In August

Northampton PA

28 July, 2021

2:32 PM

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BUCKS COUNTY, PA — The Bucks County Drug & Alcohol Commission is encouraging residents to "Save A Life: Get Narcan" in August. Three drive-thru events at the start of the month will provide Bucks residents with the life-saving nasal spray free of charge. NARCAN® (Naloxone HCl) Nasal Spray is the first FDA-approved nasal form of naloxone, used for emergency treatment of a known or suspected opioid overdose. In the past year, Bucks County reported 779 opioid overdoses, with those in their 20s and 30s especially affected. The drive-thru kits will include two doses of Narcan, a mouth shield, gloves, and written resources. Cars are limited to one kit each, while supplies last. The events will take place at the following locations and times: Fairless Hills Tuesday, Aug. 3 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church325 S Oxford Valley Road HollandWednesday, Aug. 4 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. St. Bede the Venerable Catholic Church1071 Holland Road PerkasieThursday, Aug. 5 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. St. Peter's Tohickon United Church of Christ1071 Old Bethlehem Road There are several other options for access to Narcan in Pennsylvania, too. Anyone in the state can sign up online and have Narcan delivered directly to their homes using Prevention Point Pittsburgh's mail-based service system. Further, through PA Act 139, Pennsylvania residents can access Narcan through their local pharmacy. For more information on these events and other drug safety efforts in Bucks County, contact Bucks County Drug & Alcohol Commission, Inc. at 215-444-2700 or online. Stay informed about what's going on in Bucks County, or in your local area. Sign up for Patch emails and don't miss a minute of local and state news. Got tips, story ideas, or questions in Lower Bucks County? Email [email protected].