Georgia 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

This answer is derived from 2 section of law

Citation:

citation 1: see full citation

(2) Be authorized to issue a standing order prescribing an opioid antagonist, as such term is defined in Code Section 26-4-116.2, on a state-wide basis under conditions that he or she determines to be in the best interest of this state. see full law
citation 2: see full citation

(f) Every pharmacy in this state shall retain a copy of the standing order issued under Code Section 31—1—10. see full law

since 2014-04-24
verified through 2022-01-01
see 3 more past time period