Rate of naloxone dispensing from retail pharmacies U.S. 2012-2018, by urbanization
The rate of naxolone prescriptions dispensed at retail pharmacies in the U.S. increased significantly from 2012 to 2018. In 2018, the lowest rates of naxolone prescriptions dispensed at retail pharmacies were in rural areas. Naxolone is used to block the effects of opioids and is used to treat opioid overdose.