Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 10. Maryland Department of Health |
Part 3. |
Subtitle 13. DRUGS |
Chapter 10.13.03. Guidelines for Co-Prescribing Opioid Overdose Reversal Drugs |
Sec. 10.13.03.01. Scope
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This chapter applies to all licensed health care practitioners who may prescribe an opioid overdose reversal drug to an individual who:
A. May be at an elevated risk of experiencing an opioid overdose including, but not limited to, an individual who:
(1) Is receiving an opioid for chronic pain;
(2) Is receiving an opioid and a prescription for a benzodiazepine; or
(3) Has an opioid use disorder; or
B. Resides or spends time with an individual who:
(1) Is prescribed opioids;
(2) Misuses opioids; or
(3) Has an opioid use disorder.