pharmacists; prescribing; naloxone; reporting

This bill allows Arizona pharmacists to dispense naloxone, a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses, based on standing orders from doctors or health officials without needing an individual prescription for each dose. The law requires pharmacists to document these dispensings and instruct recipients to call emergency services immediately after administering the drug, while also providing legal protection for pharmacists acting in good faith. Additionally, the legislation mandates that pharmacies report all naloxone dispensings to the state board alongside other controlled substance transactions to improve tracking and oversight. These changes aim to increase access to life-saving overdose reversal tools while maintaining regulatory standards for prescription drug management.