KINGMAN, Ariz. – The West Kingman Pharmacy will be giving out free doses of Narcan to help reduce opioid overdoses in the community now until they run out. This is part of a statewide initiative led by the Arizona Pharmacy Association in collaboration with the Arizona Department of Health and Mohave Public Health.
Some 2,453 people in Arizona died in 2024 from a drug overdose, the fifth highest rate since 1999. According to county records, Kingman ranks highest per-capita in the state for opioid and drug overdose deaths. Mohave County saw a sharp increase, climbing to 77% over several years through 2025, primarily from fentanyl and methamphetamine.
The West Kingman Pharmacy wants to help those overdose numbers to drop. Pharmacy Manager Kassie Lynn Villa said people are usually reluctant to get Narcan because they’re afraid they will be labeled as a drug addict.
“This is a no-judgement, no-label zone,” Villa stated. “No one will be judged or labeled who picks up Narcan. We just want to help prevent drug overdoses. We want to be approachable, friendly, knowledgeable, educational and judgement free.”
She said anyone can pick up the free doses, two per box, while supplies last. “There’s no cost. They’re free and they can have as many as they want,” Villa said. “We’ll be here for them.”
Villa stated she was very glad to be able to participate in the statewide initiative. “We’re very excited to be a part of this, to partner with the Arizona Pharmacy Association who is paying for the Narcan. We’re excited to be able to help our community.”
She encourages anyone who thinks they may need Narcan to prevent a drug overdose to stop in and pick some up, whether you’re on drugs or just know someone who is. For more information, call 928-377-1350.
The Mohave County Department of Public Health also provides free Narcan year-round as part of their ongoing overdose prevention efforts. They also work with community partners throughout the county to help expand access to this lifesaving medication.
Statewide efforts bring additional awareness to overdose prevention, helping reduce stigma, and encouraging more people to have naloxone readily available.
It is available at all public health offices during regular business hours, and residents are strongly encouraged to consider keeping a kit in their home medicine cabinet.
