Connecticut Laws

Naloxone Overdose Prevention Laws

Question:

How are pharmacists allowed to dispense or distribute naloxone without a patient-specific prescription from another medical professional?

Answer:
  • Standing order
  • Pharmacist prescriptive authority
This answer is derived from 2 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    (b) A pharmacist may only prescribe an opioid antagonist pursuant to this section if the pharmacist has been trained and certified by a program approved by the Commissioner of Consumer Protection. see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
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