Prescribing and dispensing naloxone.

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    (a)    A licensed health care provider with prescribing authority may prescribe and dispense naloxone to an individual who:

        (1)    Is believed by the licensed health care provider to be at risk of experiencing an opioid overdose; or

        (2)    Is in a position to assist an individual at risk of experiencing an opioid overdose.

    (b)    (1)    A licensed health care provider with prescribing authority may prescribe and dispense naloxone by issuing a standing order if the licensed health care provider:

            (i)    Is employed by the Department or a local health department; or

            (ii)    Has a written agreement with an authorized private or public entity under § 13–3104 of this subtitle.

        (2)    A licensed health care provider with prescribing authority who issues a standing order under paragraph (1) of this subsection may delegate the dispensing of naloxone to an employee or a volunteer of an authorized private or public entity in accordance with a written agreement under § 13–3104 of this subtitle.

        (3)    Any licensed health care provider who has dispensing authority also may dispense naloxone to any individual in accordance with a standing order issued by a licensed health care provider with prescribing authority in accordance with this subsection.

    (c)    A pharmacist may dispense naloxone in accordance with a therapy management contract under Title 12, Subtitle 6A of the Health Occupations Article.


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