Pharmacist Dispensing of Naloxone
Section 4729.44 of the Ohio Revised Code and rules 4729:1-3-04 and 4729:2-3-04 of the Ohio Administrative Code authorizes a pharmacist or pharmacy intern under the direct supervision of a pharmacist to dispense naloxone without a prescription in accordance with a physician-approved protocol. The State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy has developed the following resources to assist with the implementation of this law.
Copies of the patient counseling brochure are available free-of-charge from the Board by sending a request with all of the following information to contact@pharmacy.ohio.gov:
- Name of Requestor
- Pharmacy Name
- Mailing Address
- Phone Number
- Quantity Requested (there is a 250 pamphlet limit but additional requests can be made if the pharmacy is running low)
Please allow 7-10 days for delivery from the date of the request.