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Naloxone Standing Order and Protocol

To obtain, distribute, and administer naloxone, organizations need a “standing order” signed by the medical director of the Minnesota Department of Health. To get or renew your standing order, complete the Standing Order Registration and Renewal Form. Use your organization’s business address (no P.O. boxes). 

The current standing order (available by submitting the form above) is effective from June 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027. 

Some organizations are eligible to order no-cost naloxone in bulk through the Minnesota Naloxone Ordering Portal. To learn more, please visit the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) Naloxone Ordering Program webpage. 

Naloxone Training

Visit the MDH Naloxone Training webpage to learn how to spot an overdose, administer naloxone, and save lives. Training resources for schools are available at the MDH Naloxone School Toolkit. 

FAQs

Q: Why do organizations need a standing order for naloxone?

A: The standing order is needed because naloxone is a prescription drug. The standing order allows groups to receive, possess, purchase, administer, and distribute naloxone. 

Q: Why do schools need a condition-specific protocol for naloxone?

A: Naloxone is medication, and schools should have guidance on why, when, and how to give naloxone.

Q: How can organizations share extra naloxone kits?

A: We encourage you to share naloxone with other groups in the state who provide it to people most likely to overdose. Here are some organizations that may be able to help you distribute it:

Q: Where can school nurses send questions about anything related to implementation of a naloxone program in their school?

A: Please send all school-related inquiries to health.school.health@state.mn.us.

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