Colorado Laws

Naloxone Overdose Prevention Laws

Question:

Are prescriptions of naloxone authorized to third parties?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 1 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    (1)(a) A prescriber may prescribe or dispense, directly or in accordance with standing orders and protocols, an opiate antagonist to:(I) An individual at risk of experiencing an opiate-related drug overdose event;(II) A family member, friend, or other person in a position to assist an individual at risk of experiencing an opiate-related drug overdose event;(III) An employee or volunteer of a harm reduction organization; or(IV) A law enforcement agency or first responder; (V) A school district, school, or employee or agent of a school; (VI) A person described in section 25-20.5-1001; or(VII) A unit of local government. see full law