PRESCRIPTION OF EPINEPHRINE DELIVERY SYSTEMS

(a) A physician may prescribe epinephrine delivery systems in the name of an institution of higher education that adopts a policy under Section 51.882(a). The physician shall provide the institution with a standing order for the administration of an epinephrine delivery system to a person reasonably believed to be experiencing anaphylaxis. (b) The standing order under Subsection (a) is not required to be patient-specific, and the epinephrine delivery system may be administered to a person without an established physician-patient relationship. (c) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, supervision or delegation by a physician is considered adequate if the physician: (1) periodically reviews the order; and (2) is available through direct telecommunication as needed for consultation, assistance, and direction. (d) An order issued under this section must contain: (1) the name and signature of the prescribing physician; (2) the name of the institution of higher education to which the order is issued; (3) the quantity of epinephrine delivery systems to be obtained and maintained under the order; and (4) the date of issue. (e) A pharmacist may dispense an epinephrine delivery system to an institution of higher education without requiring the name or any other identifying information relating to the user.