Alabama Laws

Naloxone Overdose Prevention Laws

Question:

Do dispensers have immunity from criminal prosecution for prescribing, dispensing or distributing naloxone to a layperson?

Answer:

Yes

This answer is derived from 2 section of law

Citation:

citation 1: see full citation

(e) All of the following individuals are immune from any civil or criminal liability for actions authorized under this act: see full law
citation 2: see full citation

(3) A pharmacist, or registered nurse in the employment of the State Health Department or a county health department, who dispenses an opioid antagonist pursuant to subsection (b). see full law

since 2015-06-08
verified through 2022-01-01
see 2 more past time period