Alabama Laws

Naloxone Overdose Prevention Laws

Question:

Are prescriptions of naloxone authorized to third parties?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 2 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    (b) A physician licensed under Article 3 of Chapter 24 of Title 34, or dentist licensed under Chapter 9 of Title 34, acting in good faith may directly or by standing order prescribe, and a pharmacist licensed under Chapter 23 of Title 34, or a registered nurse in the employment of the State Health Department or a county health department, may dispense, an opioid antagonist to either of the following: see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    (2) A family member, friend, member of a fire department, rescue squad, volunteer fire department personnel, or other individual, including law enforcement, in a position to assist an individual at risk of experiencing an opiate-related overdose. see full law