AR HB1677

Alcohol and drug abuse treatment programs, including stand-alone detoxification facilities and substance abuse treatment centers, may maintain emergency medication kits if they have a physician or medical personnel on staff capable of administering controlled substances and noncontrolled legend drugs

Emergency medication kits must be supplied and overseen by one designated licensed pharmacy that is registered with the DEA and licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy

Kits must be stored in a locked container or cabinet behind a locked door, accessible only to licensed medical personnel, and medications may only be administered by licensed medical personnel on a physician's or advanced practice registered nurse's order

All drugs administered from the kit must be replaced within 72 hours by the designated pharmacy based on a prescription for the patient who received them

The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy shall adopt rules on kit contents (excluding Schedule II controlled substances), medication quantities, storage and security requirements, and use and access protocols