The lifesaving drug naloxone will be more widely available in Worcestershire thanks to a partnership between Cranstoun and local pharmacies.
Naloxone will be available at three pharmacies in the county during a trial to widen access to this lifesaving tool.
Social justice and harm reduction charity Cranstoun is leading the pharmacy naloxone take-home project, which will run as a pilot for six to nine months.
The aim is to broaden access across Worcestershire to naloxone and raise awareness of overdose symptoms, as well as create valuable opportunities to support people who may not be in contact with specialist substance use services.
Three pharmacies are currently involved in the pilot scheme, with the potential for more to join as the trial progresses.
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