Bill > SB0401

This bill amends Michigan's public health code to enhance provisions around opioid antagonist (naloxone) prescriptions and co-prescribing. The legislation requires prescribers to offer a naloxone prescription when issuing an opioid prescription under specific high-risk circumstances, including when the opioid dosage is 50 morphine milligram equivalents or higher per day, when the opioid is prescribed alongside a benzodiazepine, or when the patient has a known history of overdose or substance use disorder. The bill maintains existing provisions that allow prescribers, pharmacists, and certain agencies to dispense naloxone to patients at risk of overdose, family members, friends, or other individuals who might assist someone experiencing an overdose. Additionally, the bill provides legal protection for prescribers and dispensers, stating that they cannot be held civilly liable for properly stored and dispensed naloxone that might be involved in an injury or death related to its administration. The overall aim of the legislation is to increase access to naloxone and reduce the risk of fatal opioid overdoses by proactively offering the life-saving medication in high-risk scenarios.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0401