Md. Code Regs. 10.34.41.03

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

Section 10.34.41.03 - Requirements to Administer a Maintenance Injectable Medication-Pharmacist's Responsibilities

A. Upon completion of all requirements established by the Board in this chapter, and after review of all relevant information, a pharmacist may administer a maintenance injectable medication.

B. In order to administer a maintenance injectable medication, a pharmacist shall:

(1) Utilize and follow the Board-approved procedure set forth in Regulation .07 of this chapter to administer a maintenance injectable medication;

(2) Refer a patient for additional care to the patient's primary care practitioner or the authorized prescriber, if necessary;

(3) Provide the patient and the authorized prescriber with a copy of the visit summary, including a written record of the maintenance injectable medication that was administered;

(4) Document the encounter and maintain records pursuant to Regulation .05 of this chapter; and

(5) Notify the authorized prescriber that the medication was administered to the specific patient and any relevant information about the patient's condition.

C. A pharmacist shall:

(1) Obtain written approval from the patient's authorized prescriber prior to administering an initial dose of a maintenance injectable medication; and

(2) Notify the patient of all fees that the patient is required to pay before administering a maintenance injectable medication.

Md. Code Regs. 10.34.41.03

Regulation .03 adopted effective 49:12 Md. R. 640, eff. 6/13/2022