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James48

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2. VA already does this-

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sat Feb 7, 2026, 08:34 PM

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When I was prescribed opiates for chronic pain, I was given a naloxone device immediately, and got another one a year later in the mail. Now I am asked at every appointment of if I want to take one (I still have the old ones). That has been standard practice at two different VA hospitals.

I think it’s standard in most of the VA- part of a big review and recommendations from a few years ago.

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Veterans can buy the opioid medication naloxone at CVS but not the VA. A new, bipartisan bill aims to change that. [View all] BumRushDaShow Saturday OP

I was prescribed this to help my will power to stop drinking proud patriot Saturday #1

VA already does this- James48 Saturday #2

They want to make it free BumRushDaShow Saturday #3

For many, VA prescriptions are free. James48 Saturday #4

Here is the draft bill text BumRushDaShow Saturday #5