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H00122019 Regular SessionSigned into law

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding opioid antagonists.

PHARMACY -- Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding opioid antagonists.

PHARMACY

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Thecurrentuseofthephrase"prescriberorpharmacist"hasledsomeIdahohealthsystemstodelaynaloxone outreach programs that have become common in other states, including Utah. In such programs, health professionals (who do not traditionally have prescriptive authority) serve as opioid ambassadors, host community education events, and deliver naloxone to attendees in a position to help patients. The use of the phrase "prescriber or pharmacist" has caused some health systems to inaccurately conclude that similar programs are not possible in Idaho, and thus this change removes any doubt.

HOW THEY VOTED

house Chamber· Jan 30, 2019

House Third Reading

✓ Passed
69 Yea
0 Nay
1 absentPassed by 98.57 votes

ABSENT / NOT VOTING (1)

LATEST ACTION

Reported Signed by Governor on February 14, 2019 Session Law Chapter 23 Effective: 07/01/2019

BILL INFO

Session
2019
Chamber
house
Status date
Feb 14, 2019

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