FL S1442

Expands access to emergency opioid antagonists by allowing licensed pharmacists to dispense them without a prescription to persons at risk of overdose, caregivers, and those who may contact controlled substances.

Requires the Department of Health to develop and implement a statewide awareness campaign educating the public about opioid overdose risks, signs, symptoms, and safe storage and administration of opioid antagonists.

Establishes the At-home Drug Deactivation and Disposal System Program requiring pharmacies to co-dispense drug deactivation and disposal systems with each opioid prescription that render drugs nonretrievable and nontoxic.

Mandates health care facilities, basic life support services, and advanced life support services to report suspected or actual controlled substance overdoses to the Department of Health within 120 hours.

Requires prescribers dispensing Schedule II opioids for traumatic injuries with an Injury Severity Score of 9 or greater to concurrently prescribe an emergency opioid antagonist and an at-home drug deactivation and disposal system.