Wisconsin 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
    (1i) Opioid antagonists. (a) Prescription and liability.1. A pharmacist may, upon and in accordance with the prescription order of an advanced practice nurse prescriber under s. 441.18(2)(a)1., or of a physician or physician assistant under s. 448.037(2)(a)1., that complies with the requirements of sub. (1), deliver an opioid antagonist to a person specified in the prescription order and may, upon and in accordance with the standing order of an advanced practice nurse prescriber under s. 441.18(2)(a)2., or of a physician or physician assistant under s. 448.037(2)(a)2., that complies with the requirements of sub. (1), deliver an opioid antagonist to an individual in accordance with the order. The pharmacist shall provide a consultation in accordance with rules promulgated by the board for the delivery of a prescription to the person to whom the opioid antagonist is delivered. see full law