Tennessee Laws

Naloxone Overdose Prevention Laws

Question:

Are dispensers required to act with reasonable care?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 2 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    (g) The following individuals are immune from civil liability in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct for actions authorized by this section:(1) Any licensed healthcare practitioner who prescribes or dispenses an opioid antagonist pursuant to subsection (b); and(2) Any person who administers an opioid antagonist pursuant to subsection (d). see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    (b) A licensed healthcare practitioner otherwise authorized to prescribe an opioid antagonist acting in good faith and exercising reasonable care may, directly or by standing order, prescribe an opioid antagonist to the following persons: see full law