Ohio governor legalizes overdose prevention tools

Ohio governor legalizes overdose prevention tools

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has authorized the Ohio Board of Pharmacy to adopt an emergency rule which legalizes drug-overdose prevention tools. On Wednesday, Oct. 1, DeWine signed Executive Order 2025-04D, which suspended the normal process and allowed the Ohio Board of Pharmacy to adopt a rule which expands access to overdose prevention tools.  Officials said both test strips and reagent kits are critical tools for harm reducti…

Gov. DeWine Signs Executive Order Expanding Access to Overdose Prevention Tools

COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has authorized the Ohio Board of Pharmacy to adopt an emergency rule expanding access to drug testing tools aimed at preventing overdoses. Through Executive Order 2025-04D, signed Thursday, the governor suspended the normal rulemaking process, allowing the Boa