MS SB2367

Authorizes physicians and licensed healthcare providers to prescribe opioid antagonists to individuals at risk of opioid overdose, or to family members, friends, or others positioned to assist them.

Allows pharmacists to dispense opioid antagonists pursuant to valid prescriptions issued under this act.

Permits any person acting in good faith to administer a prescribed opioid antagonist to someone believed to be experiencing an opioid-related overdose, and authorizes emergency medical technicians to administer antagonists as clinically indicated.

Provides civil, criminal, and professional licensing immunity for practitioners, pharmacists, emergency medical technicians, and other persons who prescribe, dispense, or administer opioid antagonists in compliance with this act's provisions.

Takes effect July 1, 2015.