Md. Code Regs. 10.34.07.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 10.34.07.03 - Reference Libraries

A. A pharmacy permit holder shall maintain an adequate reference library to enable it to prepare and dispense prescriptions properly, consistent with its scope of practice.

B. A pharmacy permit holder shall maintain a library of reference sources appropriate to the type of pharmacy practice at that particular location. A pharmacy permit holder shall include in the pharmacy's library current material regarding the technical, clinical, and professional aspects of practice with emphasis in the area in which the pharmacy specializes.

B-1. A pharmacy permit holder may utilize websites and electronic references created by established medical publishers which are recognized as standard for a particular type of pharmacy practice as a supplement to its printed library.

C. A pharmacy permit holder shall maintain a library containing reference sources that:

(1) Enable the pharmacist to compound medications in a safe and effective manner;

(2) List the possible drug interactions and possible adverse effects of medications dispensed by the pharmacy;

(3) List the therapeutic usage and dosages of medications dispensed by the pharmacy;

(4) List the therapeutic equivalents for medications; and

(5) Provide guidelines for the counseling of patients.

D. A pharmacy permit holder that specializes in nuclear or parenteral prescriptions may limit the library it maintains pursuant to §B of this regulation to the pharmacy permit holder's area of specialization.

E. A pharmacy permit holder shall maintain material safety data sheets, if applicable.

Md. Code Regs. 10.34.07.03

Regulation .03 adopted effective September 10, 1984 (11:18 Md. R. 1585)
Regulation .03 amended effective November 7, 1994 (21:22 Md. R. 1877)