IMPORTANT ALERT from NJBON Office of Drug Control “Waiver Notice – MOUD Emergency Treatment

Waiver Notice-MOUD Emergency Treatment

Practitioners, as defined in N.J.S.A. 24:21-2, acting within their scope of practice, may administer and dispense a three-day supply of MOUD medication to relieve acute withdrawal symptoms while arrangements are being made for referral for treatment. This emergency treatment may not be renewed or extended.

The provisions of N.J.A.C. 13:45H-7.7(b) are waived insofar as they are inconsistent with the terms of this ORDER and with 21 C.F.R. 1306.07(b). This Order is effective immediately and remains in effect until the adoption of rule amendments or unless expressly revoked or superseded by a subsequent Order issued by the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs.

See the attached FILE.