Texas Laws

Naloxone Overdose Prevention Laws

Question:

Are prescriptions of naloxone authorized to third parties?

Answer:

Yes

This answer is derived from 1 section of law

Citation:

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(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

since 2015-09-01
verified through 2022-01-01
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