DHS/SUPR Drug Overdose Prevention Program
The Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (IDHS/SUPR) has developed guidelines to inform programs how to become enrolled as a Drug Overdose Prevention Program (DOPP) and to successfully operate an Opioid Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution (OEND) program.
DOPP Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DOPP?
DOPP (Drug Overdose Prevention Program) is a program that develops guidelines and registers individual agencies and municipalities to administer naloxone and keeps track of naloxone reversals of trained first responders, bystanders, family, and friends who have administered naloxone and have saved lives.
Go to the DHS website and in the search bar, enter DOPP to learn all about the program and resources or click here to DHS/DOPP Website
Who can register to be a part of DOPP?
- SUPR SUD Treatment Programs
- First responders
- Licensed prescribing practitioners
- For profit organizations
- Not-for-profit community based organizations
- Health care facilities
- Harm Reduction agencies
- Public health departments
- Educational facilities
- Hospitals, urgent care facilities
- Faith-based organizations
- Other municipalities, Libraries
How do I register?
Click on the "Community Organizations Access Narcan" button on the DOPP Landing Page. Email: DHS.DOPP.coordinator@illinois.gov with any questions.
Naloxone FAQs
What is Naloxone?
Naloxone is an easy-to-use, life-saving medication that is available for purchase through pharmacies and authorized distributors. It can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose when delivered in a timely manner. Naloxone works by preventing opioids from attaching to the brain.
How can Naloxone be administered?
Two ways:
- * Nasally. With the aerosol canister, place end into the patient's nose and press the pump
- on the underside to administer the Naloxone named Narcan®
- * Injected into the muscle. That can be a forearm or a thigh, etc., with the syringes
- provided.
How long does it take for Naloxone to start working?
It can begin to start working in 2- 3 minutes, restoring breathing, consciousness, and saves lives.
How does an individual access naloxone without being attached to a DOPP/OEND
program:
Even though naloxone is a prescription medication, Illinois has a standing orders in
place, allowing a pharmacist (licensed in Illinois) to dispense to an individual that walks into
their pharmacy requesting naloxone; without an individualized prescription. Co-pays will apply.
Does SUPR pay for Naloxone?
No, but SUPR oversees two grants that cover the use and administration of Naloxone.
The PDO (Prevent Overdose-Related Deaths) Grant oversees the recruiting and training of sites
on how to administer Naloxone, and aims to help reduce overdose deaths in the six highest need
counties. (Cook, DuPage, Lake, Madison, St. Clair, and Will County)
The STR (State Targeted Response) and SOR (State Opioid Response) Grants focus on the
prevention, treatment, and recovery approaches by utilizing multiple approaches and programs to
address the opioid crisis throughout the other 96 counties in the State of Illinois.
ILLINOIS PDO AND STR NALOXONE GRANT RECIPIENT CONTACT INFORMATION
Can a DOPP/OEND program access Narcan® nasal spray directly from
ADAPT/Emergent:
* Since Narcan® is a prescription medication, ADAPT/Emergent is required to have
prescriber approval to ship the product to any entity. Although Illinois has a standing
order in place, these standing orders state that a pharmacist (licensed in Illinois) can
dispense to an individual that walks into their pharmacy requesting naloxone; without an
individualized prescription. Unfortunately, as the manufacturer, and not a licensed
Illinois pharmacy, ADAPT/Emergent is unable to utilize the state standing order as
written.
How can a DOPP/OEND program or Non-profit agency, and/or public municipality receive
a complimentary kit of Narcan® directly from ADAPT/Emergent:
* When libraries, YMCAs, and schools ask where they should get their forms signed to
receive free product, ADAPT/Emergent can provide forms that can be completed by
any licensed physician, physician's assistant, nurse practitioner, or DO in their state.
* Frequently, libraries and YMCAs get the required signature from their local health
departments, local hospitals, or the medical directors for their local police/fire/EMS
entities.
How can a DOPP/OEND program or Non-profit agency, and/or public municipality
access the Illinois Department of Public health Statewide Standing Order to
Dispense and Administer Naloxone.
* For programs not able to access a licensed physician, physician's assistant, nurse
practitioner, or DO, DHS and The Illinois Department of Public health teamed up to
provide a Statewide Standing Order to Dispense and Administer
Naloxone. http://www.idph.state.il.us/Naloxone/
* Any non-pharmacy OEND program must FIRST be registered as a Drug
Overdose Prevention Program (DOPP) with the DHS/SUPR in order to utilize
the Statewide Standing Order.
How does Procurement work In regards to procuring additional product for distribution:
* Non-profit agencies and public municipalities qualify to purchase directly from
ADAPT/Emergent at the public interest price of $75 per unit (each unit contains two 4mg
devices). To register for a direct purchasing account, please visit
www.NARCANDirect.com
* ADAPT/Emergent does have a grants and donations programs. If interested in applying
for this program, please email alan.goldberg@adaptpharma.com on January 1st or after to
apply for 2019 assistance.
Email: DHS.DOPP.coordinator@illinois.gov with any questions.
