Okla. Stat. tit. 63 § 1-2506.2

Current through Laws 2024, c. 9.

Section 1-2506.2 - Prescription of opiate antagonists to family members

A. Upon request, a provider may prescribe an opioid antagonist to an individual for use by that individual when encountering a family member exhibiting signs of an opioid overdose.

B. When an opioid antagonist is prescribed in accordance with subsection A of this section, the provider shall provide:

1. Information on how to spot symptoms of an overdose;

2. Instruction in basic resuscitation techniques;

3. Instruction on proper opioid antagonist administration; and

4. The importance of calling nine-one-one (911) for help.

C. Any family member administering an opioid antagonist in a manner consistent with addressing opioid overdose shall be covered under the Good Samaritan Act.

D. Any provider prescribing or administering an opioid antagonist in a manner consistent with addressing opioid overdose shall be covered under the Good Samaritan Act.

Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 1-2506.2

Amended by Laws 2023 , c. 74, s. 1, eff. 11/1/2023.

Amended by Laws 2018 , c. 106, s. 13, eff. 11/1/2018.

Added by Laws 2013 , c. 322, s. 2, eff. 11/1/2013.