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2017 Maryland Code
Health - General
Title 13 - Miscellaneous Health Care Programs
Subtitle 31 - Overdose Response Program.
§ 13-3106. Prescribing and dispensing naloxone.
Universal Citation: MD Health-Gen Code § 13-3106 (2017)
- (a) Individuals who may receive prescription. -- 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) Standing orders. --
- (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.
- (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:
- (c) Pharmacists. -- 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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