Any Louisiana pharmacy can sell Naloxone. Big name pharmacies (CVS, Walgreen’s) have corporate standing orders; most store at least one kit on site, available for purchase. If they do not have Naloxone in stock, they can order it by request.

Pricing: Without insurance, around $150, but with most Medicaid plans $3 copay & $5 atomizer fee (does not include Ameritas plan)

In New Orleans, the following pharmacies store Naloxone, so it’s immediately available. No prescription necessary! You may be asked for an ID or name/address.

 UMC Walgreens 

Address: 2000 Canal St #1201, New Orleans, LA 70112

Phone: (504) 758-3718

Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm

Avita Pharmacy: Tulane Tower    

Address: 2601 Tulane Ave Suite 445, New Orleans, LA

Phone: (504) 758-3718

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm, Wednesday & Thursday 8:30am -7pm

Crescent City Pharmacy 

Address: 2240 Simon Bolivar Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113

Phone:(504) 267-4100

Hours: Monday - Friday: 8am - 5:30pm

Saturday: 9am -12noon

Sunday: CLOSED

Pharmacists must explain three things before selling Naloxone: 1. How to recognize signs of an opioid-related drug overdose; 2. How to store and administer it; and 3. emergency follow-up procedure, including calling EMS.