Partners like you are doing lifesaving work across Oregon every day, and it’s making a real difference. Yet, overdose and deaths from substance use remain high, and the need in our communities has not changed. Exploring different supply sources and funding options can help you stay steady and keep showing up for your communities.
Based on findings from the 2025 annual Save Lives Oregon partner survey, we know that more than half of our partners rely on Save Lives Oregon as their only source of naloxone and other supplies. Expanding your options can help strengthen continuity, flexibility, and long-term sustainability.
Where partners are already getting supplies
In our partner survey, organizations shared a range of sources they’re using outside of Save Lives Oregon. The most common included:
- Donations and community drives
- MMCAP Infuse
- NASEN Buyers Club
- Public health, county, or regional health systems
- Retail vendors
- Remedy Alliance // For the People
- Smoke Works
- Medical distributors like McKesson and Henry Schein
- Grassroots and peer distribution networks
There isn’t one single solution. Most partners are combining a few different options based on what they need and what they qualify for.
A strong option to consider: MMCAP Infuse
One option that may be a good fit for many partners is applying for an MMCAP Infuse account. It’s a free, national cooperative purchasing program that allows eligible public and community-based organizations to buy naloxone and other health supplies at discounted, pre-negotiated prices. Most Save Lives Oregon partners should be eligible.
Once enrolled, your agency can order directly from medical distributors like McKesson and Henry Schein at the lower negotiated prices.
Many public health departments, clinics, and community-based providers are eligible, and some partners may be able to access MMCAP through a city, county, or health department if they are not eligible on their own.
A good first step is to check your eligibility and submit a membership application through MMCAP Infuse. The process is free and typically involves completing a short application and facility agreement for review. Kim Hankins (kim.hankins@state.mn.us) is the Northwestern Region MMCAP Infuse contact and can answer questions about eligibility, available products and support your agency’s enrollment.
Other supply options to explore
- Remedy Alliance // For The People — low-cost naloxone for community-based organizations
- NASEN Buyers Club — discounted supplies
- McKesson — large medical distributor
- Henry Schein — medical and health supply distributor with a wide range of products
- Smoke Works — supplies and kits for outreach and community distribution
- BTNX — fentanyl test strips and other drug checking supplies
- Total Access Group — wholesale supplies for outreach and distribution programs
- LMI Textiles — custom kits and a wide range of supplies
- Retail vendors — flexible option for smaller or urgent purchases
- Local public and behavioral health agencies — may provide supplies directly or help connect you to resources
Funding to support supply purchasing
We ask that partner agencies use other available funding streams first, and the Save Lives Oregon allocated funding as a secondary source whenever possible to help extend and sustain overall access to supplies. When purchasing supplies directly, partners report using a mix of funding sources, including:
- Community fundraising and donations
- Local (city and county) opioid settlement funds
- Behavioral Health Resource Networks (BHRNs)
- Federal funding opportunities
Using multiple funding streams can help reduce reliance on any single source.
It is also important for your organization to work closely with funding or grant administrators to understand what purchases are allowable for your specific funding sources, including safer use supplies and drug checking materials. If you have a question about whether you can use funds to purchase specific supplies, reach out before you make a purchase.
We’re here to support you
Expanding your supply options is one way to strengthen your work and ensure communities continue to have access to lifesaving tools. If you have questions or want help identifying what might work best for your organization, reach out.
