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Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 63-1-2506.2: Prescription for opioid antagonists for family

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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.

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