Md. Code Regs. 10.34.42.03

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

Section 10.34.42.03 - Requirements to Prescribe and Dispense a Nicotine Replacement Therapy Medication

A. Training Requirements.

(1) Prior to prescribing and dispensing a nicotine replacement therapy medication, a pharmacist shall complete a training program developed for the prescribing of a nicotine replacement therapy medication approved by the Board that is:

(a) Offered by an accredited school of pharmacy;

(b) Offered by an accredited school of medicine; or

(c) Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

(2) A pharmacist who obtained training to prescribe a nicotine replacement therapy medication as part of their formal education is exempt from completing an additional training program.

B. Standard Procedures. When an individual requests a nicotine replacement therapy medication, a pharmacist shall:

(1) Provide the individual with appropriate counseling in the use of the prescribed nicotine replacement therapy medication;

(2) Provide the individual with a visit summary;

(3) Refer the patient to the individual's primary care provider for additional care; and

(4) Record the prescribing and dispensing of the nicotine replacement therapy medication in any health record maintained for the individual by the pharmacist.

Md. Code Regs. 10.34.42.03

Regulation .03 adopted effective 51:20 Md. R. 899, eff. 10/14/2024.