Pharmacies Giving Away Free Naloxone In Edison, Metuchen

EDISON, NJ — Pharmacies in Edison and Metuchen are giving away free naloxone during a state-sponsored distribution day next week.

NJ Human Services is making the opioid overdose reversal drug free at participating pharmacies on June 18. No insurance, prescription, payment or name is required to pick up the medication. The naloxone will be distributed on a first come, first served basis, and is limited to one per person. (See participating pharmacies below.)

Naloxone, frequently referred to by its brand name Narcan, works by blocking opioid drugs from binding to the brain, and can reverse and stop opioid overdoses. Further medical care is usually required after naloxone is used to stop an overdose. It can be given as an injection but most free kits are generally the spray version.

The following Middlesex County pharmacies are participating:

• Colonia Pharmacy 515 Inman Ave Colonia
• ShopRite Pharmacy of Edison US Hwy 1 & Old Post Road Edison
• RiteAID 332 Raritan Avenue Highland Park
• Boyt Drugs 411 Main St Metuchen
• Walgreens 20 Jersey Ave New Brunswick
• Walmart 979 US Hwy 1 South North Brunswick
• ShopRite Pharmacy of Old Bridge US Hwy 9 & Fairway Plaza Old Bridge
• Walmart 1126 US Hwy 9 Old Bridge
• RiteAID 3553 Washington Road Parlin
• ShopRite Pharmacy of Perth Amboy 365 Convery Boulevard Perth Amboy
• Walgreens 520 Convery Blvd Perth Amboy
• Twin City Pharmacy 1708 Park Ave South Plainfield
• Walmart 360 US Highway 9 N Woodbridge