California County to Ship Narcan to Residents for Free

Attendees practice administering Narcan during an overdose education and Narcan training class at the Onala Recovery Center on the South Shore of Pittsburgh on Dec. 13, 2021. Alexandra Wimley/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP

The County of Santa Clara will ship its residents Narcan—a nasal spray that treats an opioid overdose—for free upon request as part of a new program launched last month.

The drug, which usually costs between $70 to $150 out of pocket, is also stocked in Santa Clara County libraries for free.