The statewide standing order issued by the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) allows all Maryland licensed pharmacists to dispense naloxone, including any necessary supplies for administration, to
any individual. For a downloadable PDF of the standing order, visit
Pharmacy Naloxone Standing Order and Guidance.
Request a Copy of the Standing Order
A faxed copy of the standing order meets the Maryland Medicaid Pharmacy Program’s requirements for tamper resistant prescriptions.
To request a faxed copy, visit the
standing order request webform.
Learn how to use naloxone.
What if a Customer Cannot Afford Naloxone?
If a customer cannot afford naloxone or related co-pays or doesn’t want to use insurance coverage, please refer them to one of our
Overdose Response Programs where they can obtain a naloxone kit free of charge.
Questions?
For questions about naloxone or the statewide standing order, please email
[email protected].
