The bill amends existing legislation concerning the distribution of opioid antidotes, specifically clarifying that any person or entity may distribute these antidotes under a standing order issued by a prescriber. It emphasizes that the standing order must authorize the distribution of any opioid antidote that has been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Additionally, it states that any state-approved program for the distribution of opioid antidotes is also permitted to distribute FDA-approved antidotes.

The bill also includes provisions that protect individuals and entities from criminal or civil liability when they prescribe, dispense, administer, or distribute opioid antidotes in good faith. This immunity extends to prescribers, pharmacists, and recipients who administer or distribute the antidotes, ensuring that they are not subject to professional disciplinary actions for their actions related to opioid antidotes. Several sections of the previous law have been deleted to streamline the language and focus on the updated provisions regarding the distribution and administration of opioid antidotes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 24:6J-4