1671-S AMH WALK SILV 029

SHB 1671 - H AMD 57

By Representative Walkinshaw

ADOPTED 03/02/2015

     On page 2, beginning on line 33, after "overdose." strike all material through "professional."" on line 36 and insert "At the time of dispensing an opioid overdose medication, a pharmacist shall provide written instructions on the proper response to an opioid-related overdose.  The instructions must be affixed to the container in which the medication is dispensed and must inform the recipient to call 911 and seek medical attention immediately."

EFFECT:   Removes the requirement that a pharmacist affix a label on the cap of the prescription.  Requires a pharmacist dispensing an opioid overdose medication to provide written instructions on the proper response to an opioid-related overdose.  Requires the instructions to be affixed to the container in which the medication is dispensed and to inform the recipient to call 911 and seek medical attention immediately. 

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