Louisiana 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
    A. A licensed medical practitioner may, directly or by standing order, prescribe or dispense the drug naloxone or another opioid antagonist without having examined the individual to whom it may be administered if both of the following conditions are met: see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    C.(1)(a) A licensed pharmacist shall dispense naloxone or another opioid antagonist prescribed, directly or by standing order, by a licensed medical practitioner pursuant to this Section. see full law