Definition
Story Behind the Curve
The number 5,000 represents the number of doses we agreed on initially purchasing with opioid settlement funds in 2022 and again in 2023. We have not distributed all the doses we purchased which is what the trend shows.
The numbers do represent an increase in the number of doses of Narcan distributed from 2022-2023. This indicates that there are more doses of Narcan in our Johnston County community in 2023 than in 2022.
Partners
Johnston County Community
Johnston County Public Health Department
Johnston County Sheriff's Office
Johnston County EMS
Johnston County Fire Departments
What Works
According to Johnston County EMS, distributing Narcan directly to the community increases the number of times it is administered prior to EMS arrival.
Action Plan
Continue to purchase and distribute Narcan to the Johnston County Community in 2024.