Section 1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the “Naloxone Guidelines Act of 2018”.
Naloxone Guidelines Act of 2018
A BILL
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidelines for prescribing naloxone, and for other purposes.
Sec. 2 Guidelines for prescribing naloxone
In general— Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue guidelines for prescribing an opioid overdose reversal drug.
Contents— In issuing guidelines under subsection (a), the Secretary shall address the following:
Co-prescribing an opioid overdose reversal drug in conjunction with any prescribed opioid.
Dosage safety.
Prescribing an opioid overdose reversal drug to an individual other than a patient.
Standing orders.
Other distribution, education, and safety measures as determined necessary.