# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 47 — Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration

### Chapter 08 — Overdose Response Program

#### Regulation .06 Naloxone Prescribing and Dispensing.

*COMAR 10.47.08.06*

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) Is employed by the department or a local health department; or

  (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 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.