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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any health professional licensed or registered under this title acting in good faith and exercising reasonable care may prescribe, distribute, dispense, and administer an emergency medication to any person or entity. Any person who prescribes, distributes, dispenses, or administers an emergency medication pursuant to this subsection shall not be liable in a civil or administrative action or subject to criminal prosecution for such acts.
(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person acting in good faith and exercising reasonable care may distribute or dispense emergency medication to any person or entity and may administer emergency medication to any person who appears to be experiencing anaphylaxis or an opiate-related overdose. The administering person shall contact emergency medical services as soon as possible. Any person who distributes, dispenses, or administers emergency medication pursuant to this subsection shall not be liable in a civil or administrative action or subject to criminal prosecution for such acts.
(3) For the purposes of this section, “emergency medication” includes:
(a) Opioid antagonists; and
(b) Epinephrine auto-injectors.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Idaho Statutes Title 54. Professions, Vocations, and Businesses § 54-1735. Emergency medications - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/id/title-54-professions-vocations-and-businesses/id-st-sect-54-1735/
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