Massachusetts | Naloxone Overdose Prevention Laws

Does the jurisdiction have a naloxone access law?

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

Is participation in a naloxone administration program required as a condition of immunity?

Are prescribers required to act with reasonable care?

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

Is participation in a naloxone administration program required as a condition of immunity?

Are prescribers required to act with reasonable care?

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

Do dispensers have immunity from criminal prosecution for prescribing, dispensing or distributing naloxone to a layperson?

Is participation in a naloxone program required as a condition of immunity?

Are dispensers required to act with reasonable care?

Do dispensers have immunity from civil liability for prescribing, dispensing or distributing naloxone to a layperson?

Is participation in a naloxone program required as a condition of immunity?

Are dispensers required to act with reasonable care?

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

Are prescriptions of naloxone authorized to third parties?

Is naloxone program participation required for a third party prescription?

Are prescribers required to act with reasonable care?

Is prescription by a standing order authorized?

Are pharmacists allowed to dispense or distribute naloxone without a patient-specific prescription from another medical professional?

How are pharmacists allowed to dispense or distribute naloxone without a patient-specific prescription from another medical professional?

Is a layperson immune from criminal liability when administering naloxone?

Is participation in a naloxone administration program required as a condition of immunity?

Are laypeople required to act with reasonable care?

Is a layperson immune from civil liability when administering naloxone?

Is participation in a naloxone administration program required as a condition of immunity?

Are laypeople required to act with reasonable care?

Does the law remove criminal liability for possession of naloxone without a prescription?

Is participation in a naloxone administration program required as a condition of immunity?

Is acting with reasonable care required as a condition of immunity?