Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 4
Subtitle 34 - BOARD OF PHARMACY
Chapter 10.34.34 - Pharmacy Technicians
Section 10.34.34.03 - Delegated Pharmacy Acts

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.34.34.03

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

A. A pharmacy technician may not:

(1) Represent themselves as a pharmacist;

(2) Dispense prescription medications when the pharmacist is not in the pharmacy;

(3) Be present in the pharmacy when the pharmacist is not physically available onsite;

(4) Provide information, explanation, or recommendations to patients and health care practitioners about the safe and effective use of prescription or nonprescription drugs or devices;

(5) Delegate a pharmacy act that was delegated to the pharmacy technician or individual engaging in a Board-approved technician training program;

(6) Act within the parameters of a therapy management contract as provided under Health Occupations Article, Subtitle 6A, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(7) Administer an influenza vaccination in accordance with Health Occupations Article, §12-508, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(8) Provide the final verification for accuracy, appropriateness, completeness, or validity of a filled prescription or medication order, except as provided for in Regulation .04 under this chapter;

(9) Make decisions that require a pharmacist's professional judgment;

(10) Clinically evaluate the patient's profile relative to the pharmaceuticals that have been or will be dispensed;

(11) Consult with the patient concerning the utilization of their pharmaceuticals;

(12) Accept or transcribe new prescriptions;

(13) Give or accept a transferred prescription for controlled dangerous substances;

(14) Accept a transferred prescription;

(15) Independently compound prescriptions;

(16) Administer medications; or

(17) Accept the return of prescription drugs or devices directly from a patient.

B. A pharmacy technician shall be clearly identified as such to the public.

C. When performing tasks in the prescription area, a pharmacy technician shall maintain proper:

(1) Sanitation;

(2) Hygiene;

(3) Biohazard precautions; and

(4) Infection control.

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