Clarifies authorization for any person or entity to distribute opioid antidotes.
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Overview
This bill clarifies the authorization for any person or entity to distribute opioid antidotes in New Jersey. It expands who can receive and distribute these medications, including private citizens and entities that provide them to others. The bill also ensures that any opioid antidotes distributed comply with FDA approval and protects individuals involved in distributing them from potential liability if they act in good faith. Finally, it allows recipients to administer the antidote to others in an overdose situation.
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