Policy

Use this section to report information about state-level policies related to naloxone or similar drugs. The information may be prepopulated based on publicly available, state-level information at the time of the grant award. Please enter this data or review for accuracy (to the best of your knowledge), and update this section when naloxone policies change in your state. Grantee is used to indicate the state/tribal entity/jurisdiction receiving the award from SAMHSA/CDC. Please note: if you are reporting for a grant other than the PDO/Naloxone Distribution Grant, all references to "naloxone" should be considered "opioid overdose reversal drugs".

Naloxone Access Laws

Does the state/tribal entity/jurisdiction have a naloxone access law (legislation designed to improve access to naloxone)?
Prescribing and Dispensing Policies
Do prescribers have CIVIL immunity for prescribing, dispensing, or distributing naloxone to a layperson?
Do prescribers have CRIMINAL immunity for prescribing, dispensing, or distributing naloxone to a layperson?
Do prescribers have DISCIPLINARY immunity for prescribing, dispensing, or distributing naloxone to a layperson?
Do dispensers (pharmacists) have CIVIL immunity for prescribing, dispensing, or distributing naloxone to a layperson?
Do dispensers (pharmacists) have CRIMINAL immunity for prescribing, dispensing, or distributing naloxone to a layperson?
Do dispensers (pharmacists) have DISCIPLINARY immunity for prescribing, dispensing, or distributing naloxone to a layperson?
Are prescriptions to third parties (e.g., family members, friends) authorized?
Are insurers required to pay for naloxone drugs dispensed to third parties?
Are insurers restricted from having a prior authorization policy for naloxone drugs prescriptions?
Is prescription by a standing order authorized?
Is a statewide standing order in place?
Do pharmacists have authority to initiate prescriptions for naloxone (prescriptive authority)?
Layperson Administration/Possession Policies
Is a layperson immune from CIVIL liability when administering naloxone drugs?
Is a layperson immune from CRIMINAL liability when administering naloxone drugs?
Is participation in a naloxone education program required as a condition of immunity?