An Act relative to opioid reversal drugs

This bill (HD 1365) allows pharmacists in Massachusetts to dispense opioid reversal drugs (like naloxone) without a specific prescription, using a statewide standing order. It directly affects pharmacists, healthcare providers, and individuals at risk of opioid overdose by removing prescription barriers. Key provisions include granting legal immunity to pharmacists and others acting in good faith when dispensing or administering these drugs, requiring annual anonymous reporting of dispensing data, and clarifying insurance billing procedures. The law aims to increase access to life-saving reversal medications during overdose emergencies.