Standing Orders for Over-the-Counter Products

Ensuring access to health services is an important public health activity. The purpose of there standing orders is to increase access to specific supplies by removing barriers to coverage if an individual has insurance.

These standing orders authorize New Mexico pharmacists, in accordance with the conditions of their licensure, to dispense the FDA-approved over-the-counter (OTC) health supplies referenced in the order(s) to individuals physically present in New Mexico. This standing order may be used when an individual's insurance would not otherwise cover such a claim submitted under the pharmacist's NPI number.

Naloxone

Covers OTC naloxone (opioid overdose reversing agent)

• New Mexico Statewide Standing Order for Registered Pharmacist Naloxone or other FDA approved opioid antagonist for rescue use

COVID-19

Covers OTC COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests

• NMDOH OTC Standing Order - COVID-19 At-Home Antigen Test Kits

Reproductive Health

Covers:

• NMDOH OTC Standing Order - Home Pregnancy Test Kits
• NMDOH OTC Standing Order - Emergency Contraceptive Pills
• NMDOH OTC Standing Order - Progestin-Only Oral Contraceptive Pills

RX Template:

• NMDOH OTC Standing Orders Prescription Template

In order to reduce barriers, NMDOH encourages healthcare providers, pharmacies, and other retailers to educate patients on how to obtain health supplies covered under these orders.