New locations for Naloxone Dispensing Machines

Victorians can soon access free naloxone from 20 dispensing machines across the state.

Naloxone is a life-saving medication that temporarily reverses an opioid overdose.

Naloxone dispensing machines are being installed across Victoria as part of a statewide trial. Seventeen machines are already operating across Melbourne and regional Victoria.

The final three locations are:

• St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne
• Flinders Street Station
• Victorian Aboriginal Health Service.

The machines will be installed in the coming weeks to improve 24/7 access to free naloxone in busy and accessible locations.

Each machine provides free take-home naloxone packs. Each pack has two nasal spray doses and simple instructions on how to use them.

Anyone can administer and use naloxone. It is non-addictive, non-intoxicating and cannot be misused. It works for overdoses involving prescription opioids, heroin and synthetic opioids.

Learn more on Better Health Channel's Free Naloxone page.