Bill Summary for S 734 (2015-2016)
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Summary date:
Apr 25 2016
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AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE STATE HEALTH DIRECTOR TO PRESCRIBE OPIOID ANTAGONIST BY MEANS OF A STATEWIDE STANDING ORDER, WITH IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR SUCH ACTION, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.Intro. by Pate, Tucker, Robinson.
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Bill summary
Amends GS 90-106.2 by adding that the State Health Director may prescribe an opioid antagonist through a statewide standing order. Also adds the State Health Director to those who have immunity from civil or criminal liability when prescribing an opioid antagonist under the statute.