New Mexico Mandates Naloxone Stocking in Government Departments
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What happened
A law was signed in New Mexico on June 29, 2017, requiring fire and police departments to keep naloxone in stock. Naloxone is the life-saving antidote used to reverse symptoms of opioid overdose.
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Why it matters
Public officials are concerned that the rising cost of naloxone may make it difficult to afford long-term. The price of injectable naloxone has increased significantly, with one product rising from $690 in 2014 to $4,500.
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Who's involved
- New MexicoState where the law mandating naloxone stocking was signed
- Susana MartinezGovernor who signed the law requiring departments to stock naloxone
- Governor of New MexicoHead of state and government of New Mexico
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- New MexicoSpeculative
New Mexico might face increased operational costs due to the mandate lacking dedicated funding.
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The entities involved
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New Mexico
state of the United States of America