AKRON, Ohio - Patients, family members or friends of anyone using heroin now have access to naloxone, without a prescription. Naloxone, also known under the brand name Narcan, can treat overdose symptoms and help prevent an opiate overdose.

Naloxone is now offered at Summa Health System's retail pharmacies located on Summa's Akron and Barberton campuses.

Anyone in need has access to two doses of naloxone and will be educated by pharmacy staff on using the product. Without insurance, two doses are estimated to run $75. With insurance the drug is available with a copay.

The Plain Dealer reports that although 77 percent of Ohio's pharmacies have standing orders in place from the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy to dispense naloxone without a prescription, many did not have the remedy in stock, or employees believed a prescription is needed.

Summa's Akron campus is located at 525 E. Market St. in East Akron; Summa's Barberton campus is at 155 5th St NE in Barberton. For more information, call 330-375-3000.

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