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To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidelines for prescribing naloxone, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5926| House 
| Updated: 5/23/2018
William R. Keating

William R. Keating

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (1)
Keith J. Rothfus (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Naloxone Guidelines Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to issue guidelines for prescribing an opioid overdose reversal drug (e.g., naloxone). The guidelines must address issues relating to the distribution, education, and safety of opioid overdose reversal drugs, including: co-prescription with an opioid; safe dosages; prescription for non-patients; and standing orders (i.e., orders that allow dispensing without a prescription).
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Timeline
May 23, 2018
Introduced in House
May 23, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • May 23, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • May 23, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act
Drug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug therapyHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesPrescription drugs

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidelines for prescribing naloxone, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5926| House 
| Updated: 5/23/2018
Naloxone Guidelines Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to issue guidelines for prescribing an opioid overdose reversal drug (e.g., naloxone). The guidelines must address issues relating to the distribution, education, and safety of opioid overdose reversal drugs, including: co-prescription with an opioid; safe dosages; prescription for non-patients; and standing orders (i.e., orders that allow dispensing without a prescription).
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Timeline
May 23, 2018
Introduced in House
May 23, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • May 23, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • May 23, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
William R. Keating

William R. Keating

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (1)
Keith J. Rothfus (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Drug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug therapyHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesPrescription drugs