Texas Laws

Naloxone Overdose Prevention Laws

Question:

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

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 1 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    (a)  A prescriber may, directly or by standing order, prescribe an opioid antagonist to:(1)  a person at risk of experiencing an opioid-related drug overdose; or(2)  a family member, friend, or other person in a position to assist a person described by Subdivision (1). see full law