Bill > S1393

This bill aims to expand access to Naloxone, an opioid antagonist that can help reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. The key provisions of the bill require practitioners who prescribe certain opioids to also prescribe an opioid antagonist, such as Naloxone, under specific conditions. These conditions include when the patient is prescribed a high dose of opioids, is also prescribed a benzodiazepine, or has a history of opioid use disorder or overdose. If the practitioner does not co-prescribe the opioid antagonist, they must document in the patient's medical record why it was not appropriate. The goal of this legislation is to increase the availability of this potentially life-saving medication and help address the ongoing opioid crisis.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1393