(1) A Pharmacist may prescribe any FDA approved short-acting opioid antagonist (e.g., naloxone, nalmefene) and the necessary medical supplies to administer a short-acting opioid antagonist for opiate overdose:
- (a) When dispensing any opiate or opioid prescription in excess of 50 morphine milligram equivalents (MME);
- (b) To an individual seeking a short-acting opioid antagonist;
- (c) To an entity seeking a short-acting opioid antagonist.
- (2) A Pharmacist is not required to label the prescription according to OAR 855-041-1130 if dispensing a FDA approved short-acting opioid antagonist in the form of a nasal spray.
- (3) The Pharmacist must document the encounter, the prescription and maintain records according to OAR 855-104-0055.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 689.205
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 689.305, ORS 689.681, ORS 689.682 & ORS 689.684
History
BP 55-2024, amend filed 06/18/2024, effective 06/20/2024
BP 26-2023, adopt filed 10/16/2023, effective 03/01/2024