SC county naloxone kiosks distribute more than 2.4K doses

Naloxone kiosks installed throughout Beaufort County, South Carolina, have distributed 1,228 boxes containing 2,456 doses of the overdose-reversal medication between February 2026 and October 2026, according to a report by The Island Packet.

The free distribution program, operated by the county's Alcohol and Drug Department, known as Nexus Care, is designed to expand access to naloxone and reduce fatal opioid overdoses.

The kiosks are located at six Beaufort County public libraries and three county government facilities, including the Beaufort County Detention Center. Each kiosk can hold up to 65 boxes of naloxone, which can reverse an opioid overdose when administered promptly.

The installations are funded by the South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund Board, which distributes money from national settlements with pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacies. The county announced seven kiosk locations in February, with additional distribution sites subsequently reported.