Utah Laws

Naloxone Overdose Prevention Laws

Question:

Do prescribers have immunity from civil liability for prescribing, dispensing or distributing naloxone to a layperson?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 2 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    (b) A health care provider:(i) does not have immunity from liability under Subsection (1)(a) when the health care provider is acting within the scope of the health care provider's responsibilities or duty of care; and(ii) does have immunity from liability under Subsection (1)(a) if the health care provider is under no legal duty to respond and otherwise complies with Subsection (1)(a). see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    (ii) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(b), a person, including an overdose outreach provider, but not including a health care facility or health care provider, that acts in good faith to administer an opiate antagonist to an individual whom the person believes to be experiencing an opiate-related drug overdose event is not liable for any civil damages for acts or omissions made as a result of administering the opiate antagonist. see full law