pennsylvania DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ‘STANDING ORDER DOH-002-2015 NALOXONE PRESCRIPTION FOR OVERDOSE PREVENTION [Naloxone Hydrochloride (Naloxone) is a medication indicated for reversal of opioid overdose in the event of a drug overdose that is the result of consumption or use of one or more opioid- related drugs causing a drug overdose event, 1. PURPOSE, ‘This standing order is intended to ensure that residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania \who are at risk of experiencing an opioid-related overdose, or who are family members, friends or other persons who are in a position to assist a person at risk of experiencing an opioid-related overdose (Bligible Persons), are able to abiain Naloxone, This order is not intended to be used by organizations who employ or contract with medical staff who are authorized to write prescriptions. Such organizations should utilize the medical professionals with whom they have 8 relationship to write prescriptions specific t0 personnel who would be expected to administer Naloxone, and would be wise to ensure that all such personnel are appropriately trained in the administration of Naloxone m. AUTHORITY ‘This standing order is issued pursuant to Act 139 of 2014 (Act 139) (amending The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act (35 P.S. $§ 780-101 et seq)), which permits health care professionals otherwise authorized to prescribe Naloxone to prescribe it via standing order to Eligible Persons MI, AUTHORIZATION Eligible Persons as 1 prescription oF third prescription to obtain Naloxone from a pharmacy in the event that they are unable to ‘fain Naloxone oF a prescription for Naloxone from their regular health eare providers or ‘another source, This order is authorization for pharmacists to dispense Naloxone and RO a Wv. LATERIAI Page 1017Prior to obtaining Naloxone under this standing order, Eligible Persons are strongly advised to complete a training program approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) in consultation with the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), such as the one found online a hip/ww,getnaloxonenow.ong/online_training.himl oF at the DOH ‘website at ntip-//unmu neath pa gov/My%20Health/ DiseasesX20and%20Conditions/A-D/Pages/ACt: 139-0 2014.asput, ViP2WTD-Uk and obtain a certificate of completion. Act 139 does not require ‘raining: however, training is necessary in order to ensure that Eligible Persons are protected ‘rom logal liability tothe extent that Act 139 provides that the receipt of DOH/DDAP-approved ‘taining and instructional materials and prompt secking of ad rebuttable presumption that an Eligible Person acted with reasonable care in administering Naloxone. nal medical assistance creates a \V. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OPIOID OVERDOSE > A history of current narcotic or opioid use or fentanyl patches on skin or needle inthe bod Unresponsive or unconscios individuals. [Not brething or how/shallow respirations Soorng or gurgling sounds (duet paral upper airway obstruction, hue lips andor nal hes. Pinpoint puis Clary shin [Note that individuals in candac ast ffom all causes share many symptoms with someone with « narcotic overdose (enresponsiveness, not breathing, snoring urging sounds, and bie skin! beds).Ifno pulse, these individuals are in cardiac arrest and require CPR, mommpom VI. APPROPRIATE USE AND DIRECTIONS Eligible Persons should be aware of the following information when dealing witha person wio it is suspected is experiencing an opioid overdose event: 1. Call 911 for EMS to be dispatched. 2. In cardiac arest or pulseless patients: Call 91 for EMS and stat CPR if able and trained to-do so, In cardiac arrest, CPR is the most important treatment, and any attempt to administer Naloxone should not interrupt chest compressions and rescue breathing. 3. Naloxone should only be given to someone suspected of opioid overdose as noted in the signs and symptoms listed in Section V above. Page 20174, In respiratory arrest or a non-breathing patient: If able to do rescue breathing, rescue breathing takes priority over Naloxone administration. Administer Naloxone if possible ‘hile doing rescue breathing. 5. Administration of Naloxone (only give to someone with suspected opioid overdose based ‘on signs and symptoms listed in Section V above). A. INTRA-NASAL NALOXONE, BY WAY OF A MUCOSAL ATOMIZER DEVICE aD) 1, Eligible Persons should be provided with the following: 4 Two2 ml. Luet-letluer-lock syringes prefilled with naloxone (concentration 1 mg/mL) ‘Two mucosal atomization devices «©. Patient information pamphlet with overdose prevention information and step-by- step instructions for overdose responses and naloxone administration, 2. Instructions for use: ‘4. Pop off two yellow caps ftom the delivery syringe and one red cap from the naloxone vial ‘Screw the Naloxone vil gently into the delivery syringe. ‘e. Screw the mucosal atomizer device onto the top ofthe syringe <4. Spray half (Im) of the Naloxone in one nostil and the other lf (Im) in the other nostil @. Note: Administer the Naloxone in a quick burst to ensure that it is atomized. A slow administration will cause liquid to trickle in without being atomized properly, which will slow delivery to the bloodstream. £ Continue to monitor breathing and pulse. If not breathing, give reseue breathing, |fno pulse, start CPR, if able and trained to do so, 8. Remain with the person, monitor bresthing/pulse, and provide rescue breathing or provide CPR if needed, until he or she is under care of a medical professional, sch asa physician, nurse, or EMS. 1h Tf patient does not awaken after 4 minutes, administer second dase of Naloxone (Gf available) (Im) briskly in one nosril and the other half (Im) briskly in the other nostril 1B, INTRA-MUSCULAR NALOXONE, BY WAY OF AUTO.INJECTOR 1. Eligible Persons should be provided with the following: ‘a, Two EVZIO (naloxone hydrochloride injection, USP) 0.4 mg auto-njectors Page 3017,vu. b. A single Trainer for EVZIO Patient instructions 2, Currently the only available auto injector comes with automated voive instructions (EVZIO") and has a speaker that provides voice instructions to help guide you through each step ofthe injection Follow automated voice instructions. 1 the auto-injetion deviee does not come with automated voive inctruction or the automated voice insiuetion is otherwise disabled, follow below. The auto-injection device should still work even ifthe automated voice instructions do not, a. Prepare device i. For EVZIO" 1. Pull off the Red safety guard. Note: The Red safety guard is made to fit tightly. Pull firmly to remove, To reduce the ‘chance of sn accidental injection, do not touch the Black base of the auto-injector, which is where the needle comes out b. Hold injector with & fisted hand if possible and press firmly against outer thigh, until you hear a click or hiss. EVZIO" can be used through clothing ‘One auto injector delivers 0.4 mg naloxone. © Continue t0 hold pressure for a full 10 seconds to ensure full delivery of ‘medication. Note: The needle will inject and then retract back up into the [EVZIO" auto-injector and isnot visible after use, Do not look forthe needle as this will pu you at rsk for ncedle stick injury, 4. Continue to monitor breathing and pulse. I not breathing, give rescue breathing. Ifno pulse, star CPR. Ino response in 3-5 minutes, repeat the above instruction with a new auto injection devie. Remain with the person, monitor and support breathing until he or she is under the care of « medical professional, such asa physician, nurse, ot EMS. C. REFILLS Refills may be obtained as needed under this standing order. CONTRAINDICATIONS Do not administer Naloxone to a person with known hypersensitivity to Naloxone or to any of the other ingredients contained in the packaging inset for Naloxone. Page aotvin. x PRECAU’ DRUG DEPENDENCE ‘Those who may be chronically taking opioids are more likely to experience adverse reactions from Naloxone. (See adverse reactions under section X below). Additionally, after administration, they may aviaken disoriented. Being disoriented can sometimes lead to combative behavior, especially if Naloxone is given by someone unfamiliar. |. RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION DUE TO OTHER DRUGS "Naloxone is not effective against respiratory depression due to non-opioid drugs. Initiate rescue breathing or CPR as indicated and contact 911 "AIN CRISIS In patients taking an opioid medication fora painful ilness such as cancer, administration ‘of Naloxone can cause a pain crisis, which is an intense inerease in the experience of pai. as the Naloxone neutralizes the pain-relieving effect of the opiold medication. Comfort the patient as much as possible and contact 911 as the patient may need advanced ‘medical treatment to ease the pan criss SE IN PREGNANCY (Ts ic Efi P 5 Based on animal studies, no definitive evidence of birth defects in pregnant or nursing ‘women exists to date, There also have not been adequate studies in humans to make a determination. ADVERSE REACTIONS OPIOID DEPRESSION Abrupt reversal of opioid depression may result in nausea, vomiting, sweating, abnormal heart beats fluid development in the lungs and opioid acute withdrawal syndrome (see part B below), increased blood pressure, shaking, shivering, seizures and hot flashes. OPIOID DEPENDENCE Abrupt reversal of opioid effets in persons who are physically dependent on opioids may ‘cause an acute withdrawal syndrome. ‘Acate withdrawal syndrome may include, but not be limited to, the following signs and symptoms: body aches, fever, sweating, runny nose, sneezing, yawning, weakness, Pages of7shivering or trembling, nervousness, or initabiliy, diarhea, nausea or vomiting, abdominal cramps, increased blood pressure, and fast heart beats. ‘Most often the symptoms of opioid depression and acute withdrawal syndrome are ‘uncomfortable, but sometimes can he severe enough to require advanced medical attention Page sof?XL. KEY INFORMATION 1, Ifyou believe someone is experiencing an opioid overdose, call 911! 2, Remain with the person until first responders arrive, Act 139 provides that you will not be arrested or charged with parole violations or drug offenses if you call 911, provide all necessary information and remain with the person in distress. 3. Become familiar with how to use Naloxone before someone needs it, through the pharmacist. your medical provider, oF online trainin 4. Ifyou have questions about the proper use of Naloxone, ask the pharmacist, contact your health care provider, or goto the DOH website at |htip:/www-portal health.state-pa.us/portal/server.ptlcommunitylemergency_medica | services/14138/aet_139_- naloxone/1938552 ‘This standing order will aufomatically expire on the date that the physician whose signature appears below has ceased being Physician General or until a health care professional otherwise authorized to prescribe Naloxone to the Eligible Person docs so as authorized under Act 139-2014, whichever occurs first, This standing order will be reviewed, and may be updated, if there is relevant new science about Naloxone ‘administration, or at least in 4 years. LE22Ly0 MDoxost9-L /ofasfis Physician General's Signature and License Number Effedtive Date Ye Roclret Lewine Physician General's Name (Print) ‘This standing order may be revised or withdrawn at any time. Page 7017,