Even though healthcare is managed provincially, a few resources are accessible Canada-wide:

Alberta’s naloxone distribution is broad and accessible. The province’s Community Based Naloxone Program (run by Alberta Health Services) provides kits at thousands of locations. You can get a free kit anonymously from pharmacies, clinics, and community organizations without a prescription or health card. Training on overdose response is offered at distribution sites​. Note: Because Alberta’s program covers most pharmacies, purchasing is usually unnecessary. But anyone not covered or wanting extra kits can buy Narcan nasal spray without a prescription. For a more comprehensive look at pharmacies near you, please refer to medimap.ca

British Columbia has one of the most established and accessible naloxone distribution systems in Canada. The province’s Take Home Naloxone Program, coordinated through the BC Centre for Disease Control’s Toward the Heart initiative, provides free kits to individuals at risk of overdose or likely to witness one. Kits are available at hundreds of sites, including pharmacies, health clinics, and community organizations. No prescription, health card, or ID is needed. Brief training is typically provided at pickup. Note: Free kits are generally injectable, but some sites may offer nasal spray. Narcan nasal spray is also available for purchase at pharmacies without a prescription. For a more comprehensive look at pharmacies near you, please refer to medimap.ca

Manitoba offers naloxone through a province-wide Take-Home Naloxone Program coordinated by Manitoba Health. Free injectable kits are available to individuals at risk of opioid overdose, as well as to those who may witness an overdose. Kits can be picked up at designated distribution sites across the province, including public health offices, some emergency departments, clinics, and harm reduction organizations. No prescription, ID, or Manitoba Health card is required, and brief training is typically provided at the time of pickup.

Note: While the provincial program provides free injectable kits, Narcan nasal spray can be purchased at pharmacies without a prescription. First Nations and Inuit clients can access naloxone kits for free at pharmacies through NIHB. For a more comprehensive look at pharmacies near you, please refer to medimap.ca

Naloxone access in New Brunswick is primarily provided through community-based harm reduction organizations. Free kits and training are available at select locations in cities such as Moncton, Fredericton, and Saint John. Training is typically provided on-site, and kits are available to individuals at risk of opioid overdose or those likely to witness one.

Note: Naloxone is also available for purchase without a prescription at many pharmacies across the province. However, New Brunswick does not currently offer a publicly funded pharmacy distribution program. For a more comprehensive look at pharmacies near you, please refer to medimap.ca

Naloxone is distributed through a provincial program coordinated by Newfoundland and Labrador’s Regional Health Authorities. Injectable naloxone kits and overdose response training are available through a network of health clinics, harm reduction organizations, and select community pharmacies. No prescription or government-issued ID is required. Note: While the provincial program provides free injectable kits, some pharmacies may also offer naloxone kits for purchase. For a more comprehensive look at pharmacies near you, please refer to medimap.ca

Naloxone is widely available across the Northwest Territories through community health centres, pharmacies, hospitals, and outreach programs. Kits are offered without restriction, and training is typically provided on-site. The territory maintains a broad distribution network to ensure access in both urban centres and remote communities.

Note: Both injectable and nasal spray options are available at most locations. For a more comprehensive look at pharmacies near you, please refer to medimap.ca

Nova Scotia offers naloxone through a province-wide Take Home Naloxone Program. Kits are available at community pharmacies, health clinics, and harm reduction organizations, with brief training typically provided at the time of pickup. No prescription or ID is required, and both urban and rural areas have distribution points to support broad access. Note: Narcan nasal spray is also available for purchase at pharmacies. For a more comprehensive look at pharmacies near you, please refer to medimap.ca

Nunavut’s Take-Home Naloxone Program provides free naloxone kits and training to individuals at risk of opioid overdose, as well as their friends and family members. Kits are available through community health centres and other designated distribution sites across the territory. No identification or health card is required to obtain a kit. ​ Note: Naloxone is not available for purchase in retail pharmacies in Nunavut. For more information on accessing naloxone in your area, please contact your local health centre.​

Ontario distributes naloxone through two key provincial programs: one for community pharmacies and another for community-based organizations. Eligible individuals can access free injectable or nasal spray kits at participating pharmacies, while community organizations provide kits through outreach and harm reduction services. No health card or prescription is required, and brief training is typically provided at the time of pickup. Note: Narcan nasal spray is also available for purchase at pharmacies if additional kits are needed. For a more comprehensive look at pharmacies near you, please refer to medimap.ca

In Quebec, naloxone is available free of charge at all community pharmacies. No prescription or health card is required, and pharmacists are authorized to provide a brief training upon dispensing a kit. In addition to pharmacies, naloxone is also distributed through harm reduction organizations across the province to support access for those who may not engage with the healthcare system. Note: Both injectable kits and Narcan nasal spray are available. For a more comprehensive look at pharmacies near you, please refer to medimap.ca

Saskatchewan provides naloxone through a provincial Take Home Naloxone Program. Kits are available at select community organizations, health clinics, and emergency departments, and include brief training on overdose recognition and response. No prescription or ID is required to access a kit, but distribution is primarily through designated sites rather than pharmacies. Note: Naloxone, including Narcan nasal spray, can also be purchased without a prescription at most pharmacies. For a more comprehensive look at pharmacies near you, please refer to medimap.ca.

Yukon’s Take-Home Naloxone Program provides free naloxone kits and training through community health centres, pharmacies, hospitals, and outreach programs across the territory. No prescription or identification is required to obtain a kit, and training is typically provided at the time of pickup.

Note: Both injectable and nasal spray naloxone kits are available through the program. For a comprehensive list of distribution sites and more information on accessing naloxone in Yukon, please visit the Government of Yukon’s official page on opioid overdose: yukon.ca.