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In This Issue
- A Note from the VDH Naloxone Distribution Team
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What's New?
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Program Reminders
- Office Hours
- Distribution Data
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Happy summer, naloxone partners! As we enter the new state fiscal year (SFY27), we are grateful for your continued collaboration and participation in the Naloxone Distribution Program. A few highlights from SFY26:
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VDH welcomed 101 new partner organizations to the No-Cost Naloxone Distribution Program
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Shipped nearly 205,000 naloxone kits to partner organizations, a 29% increase in distribution from the prior fiscal year
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Added an additional test strip type to the program, medetomidine test strips
- Shipped over 531,000 test strips to partners, a nearly 50% increase in distribution from the prior fiscal year
VDH continues to strategize ways to best serve the high-priority organizations and individuals across the Commonwealth with the greatest need for support from this program. Thank you for engaging with the program and supporting your communities!
- The Naloxone Distribution Team
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What's New?
VDH Division of Pharmacy Services Has Moved!
We are settling in at our new office space located at 7870 Villa Park Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, VA 23228.
Thank you for your patience as we get the pharmacy back up and running! Naloxone shipments are back on schedule, and orders can be expected within 5 business days.
If you need to return expired product, please complete the return survey and we will provide a prepaid shipping label to ship your expired product to the new location. Local health districts should follow normal return procedures.
Please reach out to opioidreversal@vdh.virginia.gov with any questions.
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International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is August 31, 2026. This serves as a day of remembrance for loved ones and friends that have been lost to overdose, and a day of encouragement and support of those in recovery from substance use disorder.
In recognition of IOAD, the Naloxone Distribution Program is temporarily lifting the restriction on distribution to only high-risk individuals. Partners may expand distribution of naloxone to the general public for events related to overdose awareness.
Partners may order naloxone for distribution for the general public from now through August 31, 2026. Please continue to provide a brief description of your events or activities if you are ordering more than 100 naloxone kits.
We would love to hear about your naloxone distribution activities in support of International Overdose Awareness Day! Please share any event updates, including pictures, with us at opioidreversal@vdh.virginia.gov.
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Naloxone Carrying Cases
VDH recently received a donation of naloxone carrying cases in a variety of colors and styles. These items are now available in the Pharmacy Partner Hub for any interested partners! Orders for these carrying cases will be filled on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last. Colors and styles may vary per order.
Kydex Naloxone Naloxone Case with Insert: Hard case with insert that holds 1 dose of naloxone. Hard exterior case can be attached to a belt or mounted to a wall. Hardware is not included.
Nylon Naloxone Carrying Case with Insert: Soft nylon pouch with Velcro closure and insert that holds one dose of naloxone. The nylon pouches feature a variety of holster attachments, including a metal clip, Velcro Loop for belts, or Molle strap.
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As a Reminder...
Expanded Access Module and Unified Registration Form
The Pharmacy Partner Hub now includes an additional module for the Expanded Access (at-cost) branch of the Naloxone Distribution Program.
Partners who wish to purchase naloxone directly from VDH can apply for an expanded access agreement using this application. Additionally, users with multiple agreement types can access to both their High‑Impact (no‑cost) and Expanded Access (at‑cost) user accounts within the Pharmacy Partner Hub.
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Naloxone Agreement Renewals
The renewal period is approaching for partners with agreements that are due to expire on September 30, 2026.
Renewal reminders will be sent in the coming weeks to partners with naloxone agreements that are due to expire and are eligible for a renewal.
If your agreement does not expire on September 30, 2026, no action is needed.
Naloxone Distribution Program Office Hours
The Naloxone Distribution Program hosts a monthly office hours session that all partners and prospective partners are welcome to attend. During these office hours, Program staff will be available to answer questions and provide guidance about the Naloxone Distribution Program and the Pharmacy Partner Hub.
The next office hour will be held Thursday, July 30th from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. If you are interested in attending, please save the details below to your calendar:
Microsoft Teams meeting
Meeting ID: 227 729 681 279 801
+1 434-230-0065,,211255575# United States, South Hill
Phone conference ID: 211 255 575#
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No-Cost Naloxone Program Distribution Data – State Fiscal Year 2026
VDH distributed nearly 205,000 no-cost naloxone kits to partners and high-risk individuals between July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.
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We want to hear from you!
If you have questions or feedback, please contact the Naloxone Distribution Team.
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