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Bill would add all FDA‑approved overdose reversal drugs to statewide standing order; supporters cite lives saved, health groups urge caution
Summary
A bill would expand Maryland’s standing order so all FDA‑approved opioid overdose reversal drugs are covered; sponsors and clinicians said the change would give responders more options against increasingly potent synthetic opioids.
A bill to require Maryland’s statewide standing order to include all FDA‑approved opioid overdose reversal agents drew a mix of endorsements from treatment and industry witnesses and questions from medical organizations during a House Health and Government Operations Committee hearing.
"House Bill 572 is a bill that would require the standing order in the state to include all overdose reversal drugs that are approved by the FDA," Delegate Kipke said, asking the committee for a favorable report.
Supporters including industry…
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