The government is now operating in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.

Take Home Naloxone program

The Australian Government is investing in a program to make naloxone available free to people who may experience, or witness, an opioid overdose.

There is currently a shortage on some naloxone products. Some registered service providers for the THN Program may have trouble sourcing different naloxone products. We acknowledge the continued pressure that pharmacies and Authorised Alternative Suppliers may be experiencing. We are working with sponsors for affected products to give updates on stock availability and management actions.

You can find the latest information on the reported shortages on the TGA Website

Thank you for your continued support of the THN Program.

Learn about the Take Home Naloxone program

Find out what the program is about and how it will reduce the impact of opioid overdoses.

Who is at risk of an opioid overdose

Discover who is at risk of an opioid overdose or adverse reaction and what to do in an emergency.

How to use naloxone

Learn who can administer naloxone, when and how it should be given and where to go for help and support.

Where to access naloxone

Find out where you can obtain naloxone in Australia.

3 people

die every day from opioid-related use

Over 110,000

Australians are currently struggling with opioid dependence

64%

of drug-induced deaths in 2018 involved opioids

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