§ 5503. Epinephrine auto-injectors for authorized entities
Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 35 Pa.C.S.A. Health and SafetyEffective: December 24, 2018
Effective: December 24, 2018
35 Pa.C.S.A. § 5503
§ 5503. Epinephrine auto-injectors for authorized entities
(a) Prescribing and dispensing.--Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a health care practitioner with prescriptive authority may prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors in the name of an authorized entity for use in accordance with this section. Pharmacists and health care practitioners may dispense epinephrine auto-injectors pursuant to a prescription issued in the name of an authorized entity.
(1) Provide an epinephrine auto-injector for immediate administration to any individual, or the parent, guardian or caregiver of the individual, who the employee, agent or other individual associated with the entity believes, in good faith, is experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of whether the individual has a prescription for an epinephrine auto-injector or has previously been diagnosed with an allergy.
(1) An employee or agent of the authorized entity or other individual associated with the entity shall complete an anaphylaxis training program as required by the department. The training shall be conducted by a nationally recognized organization experienced in training laypersons in emergency health treatment, a health care practitioner employed or contracted by the authorized entity or an entity or individual approved by the department. The department may approve specific entities or individuals or may approve classes of entities or individuals to conduct the training. Training may be conducted online or in person and, at a minimum, shall cover:
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2018, Oct. 24, P.L. 650, No. 93, § 2, effective in 60 days [Dec. 24, 2018].
35 Pa.C.S.A. § 5503, PA ST 35 Pa.C.S.A. § 5503
Current through Act 10 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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