Sec. 17744e.

(1) Notwithstanding any provision of this act to the contrary, the chief medical executive in the office of chief medical executive created within the department of health and human services may issue a standing order that does not identify particular patients at the time it is issued for the purpose of a pharmacist dispensing opioid antagonists to individuals under this section.

(2) Notwithstanding any provision of this act to the contrary, a pharmacist may dispense an opioid antagonist to any individual pursuant to a standing order issued by the chief medical executive under subsection (1) and the rules promulgated under this section.

(3) The chief medical executive who issues a standing order for an opioid antagonist under this section or a pharmacist who dispenses an opioid antagonist as authorized under this section is not liable in a civil action for damages resulting from the dispensing of the opioid antagonist or the administration of or failure to administer the opioid antagonist.

(4) The department, in consultation with the department of health and human services and local health departments, shall promulgate rules regarding dispensing, training, and referral to implement this section.

History: Add. 2016, Act 383, Eff. Mar. 28, 2017 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of chief medical executive to the new chief medical executive in the office of chief medical executive created within the department of health and human services, and abolishment of the position of chief medical executive, see E.R.O. No. 2016-4, compiled at MCL 333.26369.Popular Name: Act 368