Maryland Laws

Naloxone Overdose Prevention Laws

Question:

Do prescribers have immunity from professional sanctions for prescribing, dispensing, or distributing naloxone to a layperson?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 1 section of law
Citation:
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    (b) A cause of action may not arise against any licensed health care provider with prescribing authority, or pharmacist for any act or omission when the health care provider with prescribing authority, or pharmacist in good faith prescribes or dispenses naloxone and the necessary paraphernalia for the administration of naloxone to an individual under § 13-3106 of this subtitle. see full law