Radnor Schools To Carry Narcan: Report

WAYNE, PA – Radnor Township School District is taking steps to combat potential overdoses in its schools, an unfortunate reality, by including Narcan to its medication policy.

The district recently worked on adding the opioid overdose-reversing drug to its list of stocked medications in light of the growing opioid epidemic that is plaguing communities nationwide.

According to Main Line Media News, the district physician will write a standing order to allow “responsible personnel” to give Narcan to anyone suspected of experiencing a drug overdose.

The outlet reports Delaware County District Attorney Jack Whelan encouraged district to carry the life-saving drug.

"We certainly support and encourage that," he told the outlet. "It’s a good idea to have it available."

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