Tennessee Laws

Naloxone Overdose Prevention Laws

Question:

Are prescriptions of naloxone authorized to third parties?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 2 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: 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
  • citation 2: see full citation
    (2) A family member, friend, or other person in a position to assist a person at risk of experiencing an opiate-related overdose. see full law