Naloxone dispensed in Saskatoon Health Region by emergency medical service and emergency department pharmacy
| Variable | Before guideline implementation | After guideline implementation |
|---|---|---|
| Prehospital naloxone given by EMS | ||
| No. of patients treated | 39 | 39 |
| Total drug administered, mg | 23.4 | 34.5 |
| No. of naloxone vials* dispensed to emergency departments | 164 | 174 |
| Emergency department 1 | 10 | 1 |
| Emergency department 2 | 111 | 134 |
| Emergency department 3 | 43 | 39 |
Note: EMS = emergency medical service.
↵* 2 mg/2 mL.