Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 4
Subtitle 34 - BOARD OF PHARMACY
Chapter 10.34.21 - Standard of Practice for Unlicensed Personnel
Section 10.34.21.02 - Definitions
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.34.21.02
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Board" means the State Board of
Pharmacy.
(2) "Operational support"
means tasks performed by:
(a) An
administrative clerk;
(b) A billing
clerk;
(c) A cashier;
(d) Delivery personnel;
(e) A file clerk;
(f) An inventory control clerk; or
(g) An individual engaged in janitorial
services.
(3) "Permit
holder" means a person or corporation or other legal entity holding a permit
issued by the Board to establish and operate a pharmacy.
(4) "Pharmacy" means an establishment holding
a permit under Health Occupations Article, §12-401, Annotated
Code of Maryland.
(5) "Prescription
area" means that portion of an establishment to which a pharmacy permit has
been issued, which contains:
(a) Prescription
drugs;
(b) Prescription devices;
and
(c) Patient records.
(6) "Supervision" means the
on-site provision of management, direction, oversight, and review of tasks
assigned to personnel.
(7)
"Unlicensed personnel" means individuals employed by the permit holder who
provide operational support in the prescription area under the supervision of a
licensed pharmacist.
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