Okla. Stat. tit. 63 § 1-2506.2

Current through Laws 2024, c. 453.

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

A. As used in this section, "emergency opioid antagonist" means a drug including, but not limited to, naloxone that blocks the effects of opioids and that is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of an opioid overdose.

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

C. When an emergency opioid antagonist is prescribed in accordance with subsection B 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 emergency opioid antagonist administration; and

4. The importance of calling 9-1-1 for help.

D. Any family member who administers an emergency opioid antagonist in good faith and in a manner consistent with addressing opioid overdose shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of any acts or omissions by such family member in administering such emergency opioid antagonist.

E. Any provider who prescribes or administers an opioid antagonist in good faith and in a manner consistent with addressing opioid overdose shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of any acts or omissions by such provider except for committing gross negligence or willful wanton wrongs in prescribing or administering such emergency opioid antagonist.

Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 1-2506.2

Amended by Laws 2024, c. 45,s. 2, eff. 4/19/2024.

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.