(a) A licensed health care provider with prescribing authority may prescribe and dispense naloxone to an individual who:
(1) Is believed by the licensed health care provider to be at risk of experiencing an opioid overdose; or
(2) Is in a position to assist an individual at risk of experiencing an opioid overdose.
(b) (1) A licensed health care provider with prescribing authority may prescribe and dispense naloxone by issuing a standing order if the licensed health care provider:
(i) Is employed by the Department or a local health department; or
(ii) Has a written agreement with an authorized private or public entity under § 13–3104 of this subtitle.
(2) A licensed health care provider with prescribing authority who issues a standing order under paragraph (1) of this subsection may delegate the dispensing of naloxone to an employee or a volunteer of an authorized private or public entity in accordance with a written agreement under § 13–3104 of this subtitle.
(3) Any licensed health care provider who has dispensing authority also may dispense naloxone to any individual in accordance with a standing order issued by a licensed health care provider with prescribing authority in accordance with this subsection.
(c) A pharmacist may dispense naloxone in accordance with a therapy management contract under Title 12, Subtitle 6A of the Health Occupations Article.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 13 - Miscellaneous Health Care Programs
Subtitle 31 - Overdose Response Program
Section 13-3103 - Powers and Duties of Department
Section 13-3104 - Written Agreements to Establish Dispensing Protocols
Section 13-3105 - Naloxone Prescription -- Possession and Use by Individuals
Section 13-3106 - Prescribing and Dispensing Naloxone
Section 13-3107 - Immunity -- Not Deemed to Be Practicing Medicine, Registered Nursing, or Pharmacy
Section 13-3108 - Immunity -- Individuals and Medical Providers