- Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary:
- Prescribing to an authorized entity permitted. A health-care practitioner may direct the distribution of epinephrine auto-injectors from an in-state prescription drug outlet to an authorized entity for use in accordance with this article, and health-care practitioners may distribute epinephrine auto-injectors to an authorized entity; and
- Authorized entities permitted to maintain supply. An authorized entity may acquire and stock a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors pursuant to a prescription issued in accordance with this section.
- Epinephrine auto-injectors must be stored:
- In a location that will be readily accessible in an emergency;
- According to the applicable instructions for use; and
- In compliance with any additional requirements that may be established by the department of public health and environment.
- An authorized entity shall designate employees or agents who have completed the training required by section 25-47-104 to be responsible for the storage, maintenance, control, and general oversight of epinephrine auto-injectors acquired by the authorized entity.
Source: L. 2015: Entire article added, (HB 15-1232), ch. 191, p. 629, § 1, effective May 14.