StateWide standing order for naloxone

Statewide Standing Order for Naloxone

CDPH has issued a statewide standing order to help reduce morbidity and mortality associated with opioid overdose by facilitating the distribution and administration of Naloxone Hydrochloride (Naloxone) in California.

Review the Terms and Conditions to determine if you should apply

After reviewing the terms and conditions, start your application for a standing order in three easy steps:

Click here for the Application Information Page
Review the Application Information Page
Complete and submit the Application Form

Due to the retirement of CDPH Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. Tomás J. Aragón, the current CDPH statewide standing order will be updated and signed by Dr. Erica Pan, the incoming CDPH Director and State Public Health Officer, starting February 1, 2025.

How to Get Free Naloxone

Getting naloxone is a separate process from the standing order. After applying to the standing order, apply to the California to receive free naloxone. Review the FAQs (PDF) to learn more.

A standing order is no longer required for NARCAN®naloxone nasal spray, or other approved over-the-counter naloxone nasal sprays. All other formulations and dosages of naloxone, including intramuscular naloxone, will remain available by prescription only and require a standing order to distribute and administer.

NARCAN® is a registered trademark of Emergent Operations Ireland Limited.

Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Naloxone Distribution Project (NDP)

Page Last Updated : January 30, 2025