# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 13. Miscellaneous Health Care Programs

### Subtitle 31. Overdose Response Program

#### Section 13-3101

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Pharmacist" has the meaning stated in Sec. 12-101 of the Health Occupations Article.

(c) "Private or public entity" means a health care provider, local health department, community-based organization, substance abuse treatment organization, or other person that addresses medical or social issues related to drug addiction.

(d) "Program" means the Overdose Response Program.

(e) "Standing order" means a written instruction for the prescribing and dispensing of an opioid overdose reversal drug approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration in accordance with Sec. 13-3106 of this subtitle.

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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)