Massachusetts H2405 aims to ensure safe medication administration by limiting who can administer controlled substances.

Massachusetts H2405 amends the General Laws to ensure safe medication administration by restricting who can administer controlled substances. The bill specifies that only licensed professionals or students under supervision can administer these substances. Exceptions include self-administration by ill, injured, or infirm individuals with sufficient understanding of their medication, emergency use of epinephrine pens, and administration by emergency medical personnel or family members. The bill aims to prevent unauthorized administration of controlled substances, ensuring patient safety.

Massachusetts H2405 aims to ensure safe medication administration by limiting who can administer controlled substances.

Massachusetts H2405 amends the General Laws to ensure safe medication administration by restricting who can administer controlled substances. The bill specifies that only licensed professionals or students under supervision can administer these substances. Exceptions include self-administration by ill, injured, or infirm individuals with sufficient understanding of their medication, emergency use of epinephrine pens, and administration by emergency medical personnel or family members. The bill aims to prevent unauthorized administration of controlled substances, ensuring patient safety.