Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 4
Subtitle 34 - BOARD OF PHARMACY
Chapter 10.34.28 - Automated Medication Systems
Section 10.34.28.08 - Return of Unused Medication
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.34.28.08
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. Single-Drug Unit Dose Packaging.
(1)
Automated medication systems that distribute medications in single-drug unit
dose packaging may allow for return of unused medications to the system
provided that:
(a) The medication is returned
to a designated common, secure, one-way returns bin; and
(b) A licensed pharmacist determines whether
the medication is in an unadulterated form.
(2) Only a licensed pharmacist may return
medications directly to the automated medication system under §A(1) of
this regulation.
B. Unused medications distributed from a remote or decentralized automated medication system in a manner other than single-drug unit dose packaging shall be:
(1) Returned to a designated common,
secure, one-way returns bin; and
(2) Returned to the permit holder for proper
disposal.
C. Unused medications dispensed from a centralized automated medication system stocked with bulk medications may not be returned to the system.
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