This chapter applies to all licensed health care practitioners who may prescribe an opioid overdose reversal drug to an individual who:

1. A. May be at an elevated risk of experiencing an opioid overdose including, but not limited to, an individual who:

   1. (1) Is receiving an opioid for chronic pain;
   2. (2) Is receiving an opioid and a prescription for a benzodiazepine; or
   3. (3) Has an opioid use disorder; or

2. B. Resides or spends time with an individual who:

   1. (1) Is prescribed opioids;
   2. (2) Misuses opioids; or
   3. (3) Has an opioid use disorder.

Authority: Health-General Article, §§2-104(b), 13-3501, and 13-3502, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: June 17, 2019 (46:12 Md. R. 544)