Transitions Clinic Network Programs: Regulatory Guidance

Evidence-Based Practice	Federal/State Guidance
Naloxone distribution	Varies by state: contact state and county health departments Contact Harm Reduction Coalition State Guidance on Naloxone Distribution (information for Kentucky, New York, Ohio, and West Virginia) See also our resource page on naloxone distribution
Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD)	Statutes, Regulations, and Guidelines (SAMHSA) Practice Guidelines for the Administration of Buprenorphine for Treating Opioid Use Disorder (HHS, Federal Register, April 28, 2021)

Questions to ask agencies include

Health departments

Do individuals need a prescription to receive naloxone in my state?
Does Medicaid cover naloxone in my state?

Correctional facilities

Do patients receive MOUD during incarceration? Which medications are prescribed? Is a system in place for warm handoffs upon release?

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