Free Naloxone Distribution In Manasquan, Belmar Area On June 18

TRENTON – Gov. Phil Murphy announced free distribution of naloxone, the opioid overdose reversal drug, at participating pharmacies throughout New Jersey on June 18. Point Pleasant Boro is on the list.

These are the locations that will have it:

• ShopRite Pharmacy of Belmar, 1801 Highway 35, Belmar
• ShopRite Pharmacy of Wall Twp., 2433 St Hwy 34, Manasquan-Wall Twp.
• Walgreens, 3580 State Route 66, Neptune
• Walmart, 3575 State Route 66, Neptune
• Campbell’s Pharmacy, 2175 NJ Hwy 35, Sea Girt
• CVS, 989 Burnt Tavern Rd., Brick
• Walmart, 1872 Route 88, Brick
• Butler’s Pharmacy, 2301 Bridge Ave., Point Pleasant

As part of Murphy’s initiative to combat the opioid crisis, New Jerseyans will be able to visit participating pharmacies and anonymously obtain naloxone at no cost on June 18, without an individual prescription or an appointment. Naloxone will be available at select locations of chain pharmacies such as Walgreens, Rite Aid, ShopRite, and CVS as well as at community pharmacies across the state.

“The scourge of opioids continues to devastate families and communities across our state, and we must do everything we can to end the opioid epidemic,” said Murphy. “Through this initiative, people who are battling with addiction will be able to receive access to this critical medication and help them get on a path to recovery.”

Naloxone will be distributed one dose per person on a first-come, first-serve basis. Naloxone can reverse overdoses from opioids by blocking the effects of opioids on the brain. People who obtain naloxone during the June 18 distribution day will also be given information regarding addiction treatment and recovery. Participating pharmacies have standing orders in place for the dispensing of naloxone. The one-day distribution of free naloxone is part of a pilot program approved by the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy.