Iowa Laws

Naloxone Overdose Prevention Laws

Question:

Are prescriptions of naloxone authorized to third parties?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 2 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    1A. a. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a licensed health care professional may prescribe an opioid antagonist to a person in a position to assist. see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    d. “Person in a position to assist” means a family member, friend, caregiver, health care provider, employee of a substance abuse treatment facility, or other person who may be in a place to render aid to a person at risk of experiencing an opioid-related overdose. see full law