Massachusetts H2217 aims to facilitate the dispensing of opioid antagonists by licensed pharmacists.
Massachusetts H2217 amends existing law to streamline the dispensing of opioid antagonists, which are drugs used to reverse opioid overdoses. The bill mandates the Department of Public Health to issue a statewide standing order for licensed pharmacists to dispense these antagonists. It also ensures that pharmacists and prescribers acting in good faith are protected from criminal, civil, or professional disciplinary actions unless gross negligence or willful misconduct is involved.
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