An Act amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, further providing for drug overdose medication.

Summary

The bill changes Pennsylvania law so that emergency medical services (EMS) personnel are authorized to give opioid‑overdose medication in the field. It updates the Department of Health’s duties to revise the EMS scope of practice, adding naloxone and nalmefene as allowable treatments. The change aims to improve rapid response to opioid overdoses.

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