Schools — stock epinephrine
Required[REQUIRED]At least two unexpired undesignated auto-injectors of each dosage at all times.
District of Columbia stock epinephrine law
District of Columbia issues a statewide standing order for schools.
Last checked 2026-08-14. Every row below links to its own source.
Statewide standing order
Yes[YES]
The Department of Health must obtain a standing order signed by a licensed prescriber. Schools do not source their own.
D.C. Code §38-651.04a
How to get it in District of Columbia
Two documents: a prescription in your organization's name, and a standing order saying when trained staff may use it.
- If you are a school
- the District of Columbia standing order covers you. Register with the health department instead of finding your own prescriber.
- If you are a childcare program
- the District of Columbia standing order does not cover you, so you will need your own prescriber to sign one.
- If you are a camp, gym, restaurant or workplace
- the District of Columbia standing order does not cover you, so you will need your own prescriber to sign one.
Then the devices
Buy standard auto-injectors through your usual pharmacy or medical supplier, which is what most organizations do.
Every status for District of Columbia
Nasal spray allowed for stock use
No[NO]Defined as a device with a 'spring-activated needle'.
Childcare
Unconfirmed[UNCONFIRMED]Other public places
Unconfirmed[UNCONFIRMED]This page is a starting point, not legal advice.
Laws change frequently and we may not have caught the latest amendment in District of Columbia. Confirm with your state department of health or education, your district's counsel, or your medical director before relying on it.
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Source: allergyrescuekit.com/free-epinephrine/dc · verified 2026-08-14