Md. Code Regs. 10.47.08.06

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 10.47.08.06 - Naloxone Prescribing and Dispensing

A. A healthcare provider with prescribing authority may prescribe and dispense naloxone to an individual of any age who:

(1) Is believed by the 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. A health care provider with prescribing authority may prescribe and dispense naloxone by issuing a standing order if the health care provider.

(1) The formulary developed and approved under Health-General Article, §3-403(b), Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(2) Has a written agreement with an authorized private or public entity under Health-General Article, § 13-3104, Annotated Code of Maryland.

C. A health care provider with prescribing authority who issues a standing order may delegate the dispensing of 'naloxone to

(1) A licensed registered nurse who:

(a) Is employed by a local health department; and

(b) Completes a training program approved by the Department; and

(2) An an employee or a volunteer of an authorized private or public entity in accordance with a written agreement under Health-General Article, § 13-3104, Annotated Code of Maryland.

D. A health care provider who has dispensing authority also may dispense naloxone to any individual of any age in accordance with a standing order issued by a health care provider in accordance with Health-General Article, § 13-3106, Annotated Code of Maryland.

Md. Code Regs. 10.47.08.06

Effective date: 41:4 Md. R. 301, eff.3/3/2014 ; amended effective 43:18 Md. R. 1017, eff. 9/12/2016; amended and recodified from .07 effective 46:20 Md. R. 843, eff. 10/7/2019