Naloxone, the nasal spray that is used for opioid overdose rescue is now available at no cost at Bayshore Pharmacy Cards & Gifts, Hazlet Pharmacy and Middletown Family Pharmacy of Belford, as the pharmacists begin to dispense it as part of Good Neighbor Pharmacy.
Bayshore Pharmacy
The antidotes will be dispensed anonymously and at no cost to customers, according to Richard P. Stryker, R.Ph ,of Bayshore Pharmacy. All three pharmacies are in the Good Neighbor Pharmacy network, a family of locally owned, locally located independent pharmacies, whose mission is to always be a partner in health in their communities..
“We are ready to continue our commitment to patient care as we administer Naloxone to our community of family, friends and neighbors, “ Stryker said. He noted that eighty percent of overdose deaths occur inside a home. “In almost half of those incidents, someone else was present. Having Naloxone available allows bystanders to help prevent a fatal overdose,.” The pharmacist continued.
For more information on Naloxone visit the Center for Disease Control website at cdc.gov
Bayshore Pharmacy is located at the Super Foodtown Plaza at 2 Bayshore Plaza, a second generation locally owned family pharmacy. Open seven days a week, it also offers free delivery daily and can be reached at (732) 291-2900 or www.BayshorePharmacy.com
Hazlet Pharmacy
Hazlet Pharmacy is at 2874 Highway 35 South in Hazlet, next to the Hazlet Holiday Inn, and across from Costco. Also a second generation family owned and operated pharmacy, it has been serving the community since 1959. Open seven days a week, and with free delivery, it can be reached at 732-264-3310 or www.hazletpharmacy.com.
Middletown Pharmacy
Middletown Family Pharmacy is at 877 Main Street in the Campbell’s Junction section of Belford and is also open seven days a week with free delivery. It can be reached at (732) 471-9100 or www.MiddletownFamilyPharmacy.com
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