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House adopts naloxone distribution provisions and temporary pharmacy-licensure amendment
Summary
Lawmakers adopted an amendment to allow temporary licensure by endorsement for out-of-state pharmacists and approved changes to naloxone distribution rules; supporters cited prescription disruptions after major pharmacy closures, opponents raised competency concerns.
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania House on June 25 amended and approved legislation affecting emergency medical services and opioid-overdose response, and adopted an amendment to allow temporary licensure by endorsement for out-of-state pharmacists to address prescription disruptions caused by major pharmacy closures.
The House considered Senate Bill 95, which expands naloxone distribution by permitting emergency medical services providers to dispense naloxone to caregivers of overdose patients. During floor consideration, Representative Mazzie (majority caucus chair)…
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