Pennsylvania SB95 amends the Pharmacy Act to define terms and clarify conditions under which emergency medical services providers can dispense.
Pennsylvania SB95 amends the Pharmacy Act to add definitions for "EMS provider" and "dose package." It specifies that an EMS provider can dispense a dose package containing naloxone or a comparable treatment regimen under certain conditions, including when a standing order from the Secretary of Health allows public purchase without a prescription. The dispensing is voluntary and must follow specific record-keeping requirements. The bill also clarifies that EMS providers are not obligated to stock or dispense dose packages and are not liable for not doing so. The act takes effect in 60 days.
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