# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 13. Miscellaneous Health Care Programs

### Subtitle 35. Co-Prescribing of Opioid Overdose Reversal Drugs

#### Section 13-3502

(a) The Secretary shall establish guidelines for the co-prescribing of opioid overdose reversal drugs that are applicable to all licensed health care providers in the State who are authorized by law to prescribe a monitored prescription drug, as defined in Sec. 21-2A-01 of this article.

(b) The guidelines established under subsection (a) of this section shall address the co-prescribing of opioid overdose reversal drugs for patients who are:

  (1) At an elevated risk of overdose; and

  (2)

    (i) Receiving opioid therapy for chronic pain;

    (ii) Receiving a prescription for benzodiazepines; or

    (iii) Being treated for opioid use disorders.

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