Ala. Code § 22-1-16 (1975) Prescribing, Dispensing, and Administering Auto-Injectable Epinephrine; Liability; Reports; Rulemaking Authority

• Library: Alabama Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions.
• Year: 2023
• Citation: Ala. Code § 22-1-16 (1975)

(a) As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings:

(1) ADMINISTER. The direct application of an epinephrine auto-injector to the body of an individual.

(2) AUTHORIZED ENTITY. Any entity or organization other than a K-12 public school subject to Section 16-1-48, in connection with or at which allergens capable of causing anaphylaxis may be present, including, but not limited to, recreation camps, colleges and universities, day care facilities, youth sport leagues, amusement parks, restaurants, places of employment, and sports arenas.

(3) EPINEPHRINE AUTO-INJECTOR. A single-use device used for the automatic injection of a premeasured dose of epinephrine into the human body.

(4) MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. A physician or other individual licensed under Title 34 authorized to treat, use, or prescribe medicine and drugs for sick and injured humans in this state.

(5) PROVIDE. The supply of one or more epinephrine auto-injectors to an individual. As used in this section, the term should not be construed to include any managerial authority on behalf of the medical practitioner.

(b) A medical practitioner may prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors in the name of an authorized entity for use in accordance with this section, and pharmacists and medical providers may dispense epinephrine auto-injectors pursuant to a prescription issued in the name of any authorized entity. A prescription issued pursuant to this section shall be valid for two years.

(c) An authorized entity may acquire and stock a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors pursuant to a prescription issued in accordance with this section. Epinephrine auto-injectors shall be stored in a location readily accessible in an emergency and in accordance with the epinephrine auto-injector's instructions for use and any additional requirements that may be established by the State Board of Health. An authorized entity shall designate employees or agents who have completed training required by this section to be responsible for the storage, maintenance, control, and general oversight of epinephrine auto-injectors acquired by the authorized entity.

(d) An employee or agent of an authorized entity, or other individual who has completed the training required by this section, may use epinephrine auto-injectors prescribed pursuant to this section to do either of the following:

(1) Provide an epinephrine auto-injector to an individual who the employee, agent, or other individual believes in good faith is experiencing anaphylaxis, or the parent, guardian, or caregiver of the individual, for immediate administration, regardless of whether the individual has a prescription for an epinephrine auto-injector or has previously been diagnosed with an allergy.