Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 4
Subtitle 34 - BOARD OF PHARMACY
Chapter 10.34.14 - Opening and Closing of Pharmacies
Section 10.34.14.03-1 - Notification by Pharmacy Permit Holder of Anticipated Sale of Pharmacy Operations

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.34.14.03-1

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

A. At least 30 days before a licensed pharmacy's sale or transfer of its pharmacy operations at the permitted establishment, the pharmacy permit holder shall:

(1) Notify the:
(a) Board in writing by certified mail, return receipt requested, or hand delivery to the Board's office; and

(b) Office of Controlled Substances Administration by certified mail, return receipt requested; and

(2) Request a closing inspection of the pharmacy permit holder's pharmacy inventory and records.

B. The notice shall contain:

(1) The anticipated date of the pharmacy permit holder's sale or transfer of its pharmacy operations; and

(2) The name of the anticipated purchaser or transferee of the pharmacy permit holder's pharmacy operations.

C. Upon notification by a pharmacy permit holder of the proposed date on which the licensed pharmacy's operations will be sold or transferred, the Board or its agent shall schedule a closing inspection of the pharmacy permit holder's inventory and records to be performed within 14 days, excluding State and federal holidays.

D. In the event the purchaser or transferee of the pharmacy's operations is not issued a new pharmacy permit by the Board on or prior to the date of the sale or transfer of the pharmacy operations that results in the cessation of pharmacy operations, the existing pharmacy permit holder shall immediately provide notice to the public, posted outside the pharmacy and on the pharmacy's website, including:

(1) The anticipated day on which pharmacy operations may resume; and

(2) The pharmacy permit holder's contact information for patients who wish to transfer prescriptions or records to another licensed pharmacy of the patient's choice.

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