RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 370 (HB 1007) 2016 Regular Session Moreno
Existing law provides for the prescribing and dispensing of naloxone or another opioid
antagonist to a third party who is not the individual to whom the opioid antagonist will be
administered.
New law further authorizes a person or organization acting pursuant to a standing order
issued by a healthcare professional who is authorized to prescribe naloxone or another opioid
antagonist to store naloxone or another opioid antagonist and dispense naloxone or another
opioid antagonist if such activities are performed without charge or compensation.
New law authorizes any person to lawfully possess naloxone or another opioid antagonist.
Existing law requires a licensed pharmacist to dispense naloxone or another opioid
antagonist prescribed, directly or by standing order, by a licensed medical practitioner.
New law authorizes a licensed pharmacist to dispense naloxone or another opioid antagonist
pursuant to a nonpatient-specific standing order as provided for in rules promulgated by the
La. Board of Pharmacy.
Effective upon signature of governor (June 5, 2016).
(Amends R.S. 40:978.2(C)(1) and (D)-(F); Adds R.S. 40:978.2(G) and (H))