Rhode Island stock epinephrine law
We could not confirm whether Rhode Island issues a statewide standing order.
Last checked 2026-08-14. Every row below links to its own source.
Statewide standing order
Unconfirmed[UNCONFIRMED]
No source on file; treat as unverified.
How to get it in Rhode Island
Two documents: a prescription in your organization's name, and a standing order saying when trained staff may use it.
- Everyone
- Rhode Island does not issue a statewide standing order, so a prescriber signs yours. Any physician can, and in most states a nurse practitioner or PA can too.
Then the devices
Buy standard auto-injectors through your usual pharmacy or medical supplier, which is what most organizations do.
Every status for Rhode Island
Nasal spray allowed for stock use
No[NO]Still auto-injector-only. H 7617 Sub A reached Senate Health and Human Services on June 9, 2026 and died there at sine die adjournment on June 11; companion S 2855 also never left committee.
Childcare
Unconfirmed[UNCONFIRMED]Other public places
Permitted[PERMITTED]Entity types are set by Department of Health rule, not named in statute.
Pending legislation
H 7617
Would add nasal sprays to permitted school epinephrine.
Passed House 63-0 May 28, 2026; in Senate Health and Human Services
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Source: allergyrescuekit.com/free-epinephrine/ri · verified 2026-08-14