Part of the debate – in the Scottish Parliament at on 2 November 2023.
Clare Haughey
Scottish National Party
I am sure that members across the chamber will join me in welcoming the emergency access naloxone scheme that is beginning this week. It will see access to potentially life-saving naloxone kits, which can reverse the effects of opioid overdose, being expanded to include community pharmacies right across Scotland. Can the First Minister say any more about how that will complement the Scottish Government’s on-going work to widen access to naloxone as part of the national mission to reduce drug deaths?
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