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Utah Code Title 26B. Utah Health and Human Services Codes § 26B-4-409. Authority to obtain and use an epinephrine auto-injector or stock albuterol

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) The school district physician, a department health care provider, the medical director of the local health department, or the local emergency medical services director may provide a prescription for the following if requested by a qualified adult, who is a teacher or other school employee at a public or private primary or secondary school in the state, or a school nurse:

(a) epinephrine auto-injectors for use in accordance with this part; or

(b) stock albuterol for use in accordance with this part.

(2)(a) A qualified adult may obtain an epinephrine auto-injector for use in accordance with this part that is dispensed by:

(i) a pharmacist as provided under Section 58-17b-1004; or

(ii) a pharmacy intern as provided under Section 58-17b-1004.

(b) A qualified adult may obtain stock albuterol for use in accordance with this part that is dispensed by:

(i) a pharmacist as provided under Section 58-17b-1004; or

(ii) a pharmacy intern as provided under Section 58-17b-1004.

(3) A qualified adult:

(a) may immediately administer an epinephrine auto-injector to a person exhibiting potentially life-threatening symptoms of anaphylaxis when a physician or physician assistant is not immediately available; and

(b) shall initiate emergency medical services or other appropriate medical follow-up in accordance with the training materials retained under Section 26B-4-407 after administering an epinephrine auto-injector.

(4) If a school nurse is not immediately available, a qualified adult:

(a) may immediately administer stock albuterol to an individual who:

(i) has a diagnosis of asthma by a health care provider;

(ii) has a current asthma action plan on file with the school; and

(iii) is showing symptoms of an asthma emergency as described in the student's asthma action plan; and

(b) shall initiate appropriate medical follow-up in accordance with the training materials retained under Section 26B-4-408 after administering stock albuterol.

(5)(a) A qualified entity that complies with Subsection (5)(b) or (c), may obtain a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors or stock albuterol, respectively, from a pharmacist under Section 58-17b-1004, or a pharmacy intern under Section 58-17b-1004 for:

(i) storing:

(A) the epinephrine auto-injectors on the qualified epinephrine auto-injector entity's premises; and

(B) stock albuterol on the qualified stock albuterol entity's premises; and

(ii) use by a qualified adult in accordance with Subsection (3) or (4).

(b) A qualified epinephrine auto-injector entity shall:

(i) designate an individual to complete an initial and annual refresher training program regarding the proper storage and emergency use of an epinephrine auto-injector available to a qualified adult; and

(ii) store epinephrine auto-injectors in accordance with the standards established by the department in Section 26B-4-411.

(c) A qualified stock albuterol entity shall:

(i) designate an individual to complete an initial and annual refresher training program regarding the proper storage and emergency use of stock albuterol available to a qualified adult; and

(ii) store stock albuterol in accordance with the standards established by the department in Section 26B-4-411.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 26B. Utah Health and Human Services Codes § 26B-4-409. Authority to obtain and use an epinephrine auto-injector or stock albuterol - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-26b-utah-health-and-human-services-codes/ut-code-sect-26b-4-409/

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