Pennsylvania 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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    (c)  Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a health care professional otherwise authorized to prescribe naloxone may dispense, prescribe or distribute naloxone directly or by a standing order to an authorized law enforcement officer or firefighter in accordance with an agreement under subsection (b) or to a person at risk of experiencing an opioid-related overdose or family member, friend or other person in a position to assist a person at risk of experiencing an opioid-related overdose. see full law