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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" citation="COMAR 10.47.08.06" title_num="10" subtitle_num="47" chapter_num="08" heading="Naloxone Prescribing and Dispensing.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A healthcare provider with prescribing authority may prescribe and dispense naloxone to an individual of any age who:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Is believed by the health care provider to be at risk of experiencing an opioid overdose; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Is in a position to assist an individual at risk of experiencing an opioid overdose.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A health care provider with prescribing authority may prescribe and dispense naloxone by issuing a standing order if the health care provider:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Is employed by the department or a local health department; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Has a written agreement with an authorized private or public entity under Health-General Article, §13-3104, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>