Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 4
Subtitle 27 - BOARD OF NURSING
Chapter 10.27.04 - Methadone Dispensing
Section 10.27.04.01 - Dispensing Methadone

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.27.04.01

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse working in a methadone clinic licensed by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene may dispense methadone in accordance with:

(1) The patient's standing medication order;

(2) The methadone clinic's policies and procedures for dispensing methadone; and

(3) State and federal laws and regulations for labeling.

B. A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse working in a methadone clinic licensed by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene shall dispense methadone:

(1) In tamper evident containers;

(2) In child resistant containers; and

(3) With any required patient information documents.

C. A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse working in a methadone clinic licensed by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene shall maintain records of methadone dispensed in accordance with the provisions of Health-General Article, Title 4, Subtitle 3, Annotated Code of Maryland.

D. A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse may not delegate the dispensing of methadone.

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