Save a Life with Naloxone

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Notice: Iowa HHS no longer supporting Kloxxado 

Effective November 8, 2025, Iowa HHS will no longer be supporting Kloxxado for the Administration and Secondary Distribution initiatives. For more information, please read the notice linked below. 

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Iowa HHS is committed to reducing illicit and prescription opioid misuse in Iowa. 

Keeping our communities safe and preventing the deaths of Iowans who use opioids (or come into contact with them) takes a statewide effort. 

HHS has two naloxone nasal spray initiatives that provide free opioid overdose reversal nasal spray to ensure individuals are prepared for timely response to overdose events. To apply to receive naloxone nasal spray kits, let’s first determine which initiative is right for you.

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Naloxone Nasal Spray Administration Initiative

Through this initiative, eligible organizations can request free naloxone nasal spray for the purpose of administration in the event that someone experiencing a suspected opioid overdose is encountered as part of the normal course of work. This initiative is intended for Iowa Organizations, Businesses and Schools, Law Enforcement Agencies and Non-EMS Regulated Fire Departments.

To complete an application for this initiative, please click the link below.

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Naloxone Nasal Spray Distribution Initiative

Through this initiative, eligible organizations can request free naloxone nasal spray for the purpose of distribution to community members, for use by the community members. The goal of this initiative is to provide naloxone nasal spray to individuals who may be in a position to assist (person in a position to assist) someone experiencing a suspected opioid overdose. This initiative is intended for the entities listed below.

  • Law Enforcement Agencies
  • Fire Departments
  • School Districts
  • Health Care Providers
  • Licensed Behavioral Health Providers
  • County Health Departments
  • Department of Health and Human Services
  • Community Based Organization
  • Any agency or business determined by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services to be a viable distributor of naloxone nasal spray based on the unique services they provide

To complete an application for this initiative, please click the link below.

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Community Members

If you would like to find out where in your community you can obtain free naloxone nasal spray, please visit the  Naloxone Nasal Spray Distribution Sites list to find a location or provider. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Iowa HHS has prepared a Naloxone Nasal Spray FAQ document regarding the initiatives offered.

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