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Introduced
05/23/2018
05/23/2018
In Committee
05/23/2018
05/23/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Naloxone Guidelines Act of 2018
AI Summary
This bill, the Naloxone Guidelines Act of 2018, requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidelines for prescribing naloxone, a drug used to reverse opioid overdoses. The guidelines will address co-prescribing naloxone with opioids, dosage safety, prescribing naloxone to individuals other than the patient, standing orders, and other distribution, education, and safety measures. This is intended to increase access to naloxone and help address the opioid overdose crisis in the United States.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 05/23/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/5926/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr5926/BILLS-115hr5926ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr5926/BILLS-115hr5926ih.pdf.pdf |
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