Rate of naloxone dispensing from retail pharmacies U.S. 2012-2018, by region
The rate of naxolone prescriptions dispensed at retail pharmacies in the U.S. increased significantly from 2012 to 2018. In 2018, the highest rate of naxolone prescriptions dispensed at retail pharmacies was in the South. Naxolone is used to block the effects of opioids and is used to treat opioid overdose.