In an emergency, call 911 immediately — then use your rescue device.
A statewide North Carolina initiative
Rescue Ready puts emergency rescue medication — naloxone, glucagon, and epinephrine — within reach of every North Carolinian, dispensed by licensed pharmacists and shipped directly to your door, anywhere in the state.
Be ready when seconds count.
The essentials
Each device is designed for a different crisis — and each is simple enough for anyone to use under pressure. Every Rescue Ready kit comes with all three, plus common first-aid essentials everyone should have at their fingertips. Your pharmacist will show you exactly how to use everything when your kit is prepared.
Opioid overdose
A needle-free nasal spray that can restore normal breathing within minutes when opioids have slowed or stopped someone's breathing. Safe to give even if you're unsure — it has no effect on a person without opioids in their system.
Severe low blood sugar
For a person with diabetes whose blood sugar drops so low they can't safely eat or drink. Glucagon tells the body to release stored sugar — critical when someone is confused, seizing, or unconscious.
Severe allergic reaction
The first-line treatment for anaphylaxis — a life-threatening allergic reaction to foods, stings, or medicines. A dose to the outer thigh opens airways and buys critical time until emergency care arrives.
Patient education
Emergencies rarely announce themselves. Knowing what to look for — and what to do first — is what makes a rescue device life-saving.
Warning signs
What to do
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You don't need to track down a prescriber first. Request your kit online, and our pharmacy team prepares it and mails it to you — wherever you live in North Carolina.
Fill out our two-minute request form — no account, no paperwork, and nothing to choose between. Every kit includes all three rescue devices.
A licensed North Carolina pharmacist reviews your request and dispenses your devices under statewide standing orders — no doctor's visit or outside prescription needed.
We ship kits anywhere in North Carolina — mountains to coast. Every package includes a quick walkthrough on using each device.
Every kit is complete: all three rescue devices — naloxone, glucagon, and epinephrine — plus common first-aid items every household should have on hand, and a simple guide for using each device. You don't pick and choose; one request covers it all.
No. Under North Carolina's statewide standing orders and protocols, licensed pharmacists can dispense naloxone, glucagon, and epinephrine directly — no visit to your doctor and no involvement from your prescriber required. You can request a kit simply because you, someone you love, or someone you may encounter could be saved by one of these devices.
Most insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare, cover these rescue devices with little or no co-pay. We'll always confirm any cost with you before dispensing, and we can point you to assistance programs if you're uninsured.
Kits are mailed directly to you, anywhere in North Carolina — from the mountains to the coast. You don't need to live near one of our pharmacies; if you have a North Carolina address, we can ship to you.
Anyone who might face — or witness — one of these emergencies: people with diabetes at risk of severe lows, people with severe allergies and their families, and anyone close to someone who uses opioids. Caregivers, teachers, coaches, and coworkers save lives.
Keep them at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and extreme heat or cold — a cabinet, bag, or glovebox organizer works well. Every device has an expiration date printed on it; ask your pharmacist about replacement reminders.
Yes. Many people request kits for family members, workplaces, schools, and community groups. Just mention who it's for in the notes section of the request form.
About the initiative
Rescue Ready is a statewide initiative dedicated to reducing preventable deaths by putting emergency rescue medication — and the education to use it — directly into the hands of patients, families, and communities. Every kit is prepared by licensed North Carolina pharmacists and mailed to any address in the state.