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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