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California Expands Access to Low-Cost Naloxone for All Residents

The CalRx program now allows individuals to purchase generic naloxone online for $24, a move aimed at combating the opioid crisis and reducing overdose deaths.

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FILE California Gov. Gavin Newsom attends the 2025 Economic Forecast and Industry Outlook convening on Feb. 26, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
Californians can now buy the overdose reversal nasal spray naloxone directly from the state, Gavin Newsom announced Monday.

Overview

  • California residents can now directly purchase naloxone nasal spray at a discounted price of $24 per two-pack through the state's CalRx program.
  • Previously available only to government entities and organizations, the program now extends access to individuals, with purchases available online.
  • The state has saved $17 million since partnering with Amneal Pharmaceuticals in 2024 to supply naloxone at a reduced cost, down from $41 per unit charged by previous suppliers.
  • California has allocated $150 million from opioid settlement funds to support naloxone distribution through 2027, part of a broader $1 billion investment in addressing the opioid epidemic.
  • While the naloxone initiative progresses, the state's parallel effort to produce low-cost insulin through CalRx remains delayed with no confirmed availability date.