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02/27/2014

Naloxone will be available for first responders and others

Now on its way to the Governor for his signature, House Bill 170 was passed this week by the Ohio Legislature as the House concurred with Senate amendments. Sponsored by Rep. Terry Johnson, MD (R-McDermott) and Rep. Michael Stinziano (D-Columbus), this bill will increase the availability of the life-saving medication, Naloxone, to those individuals in a position to help overdose victims, including friends and family members, as well as law enforcement and emergency medical responders.

Typically administered intranasally or through an autoinjector (similar to an EpiPen), Naloxone can be used on an individual experiencing an opioid-related overdose.

The bill also includes certain immunities.

BILL SUMMARY (following are some of the highlights of the bill)



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