Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 4
Subtitle 34 - BOARD OF PHARMACY
Chapter 10.34.41 - Administration of a Maintenance Injectable Medication
Section 10.34.41.02 - Definitions
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.34.41.02
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) "Authorized prescriber" means a
practitioner licensed and authorized under Health Occupations Article,
Annotated Code of Maryland, to prescribe prescription drugs.
(2) "Board" means the Maryland Board of
Pharmacy.
(3) Maintenance
Injectable Medication.
(a) "Maintenance
injectable medication" means a medication that:
(i) Is administered by injection other than
intravenously;
(ii) Except as
authorized for a self-administered drug pursuant to Health Occupations Article,
§12-509, Annotated
Code of Maryland, is not a biological product; and
(iii) Treats a chronic need, condition, or
disorder.
(b)
"Maintenance injectable medication" includes, but is not limited to, a
medication for:
(i) The treatment of a
psychiatric disorder;
(ii) The
treatment of a substance use disorder;
(iii) Contraception; and
(iv) Vitamins.
(4) "Pharmacist" means an individual who
practices pharmacy under Health Occupations Article, §12-101, Annotated
Code of Maryland.
(5) "Practicing
pharmacy" has the meaning stated in Health Occupations Article, §12-101(x),
Annotated Code of Maryland.
(6)
"Primary care practitioner" means a licensed health care practitioner who
provides an individual's primary care services and is the primary coordinator
of health care services for the individual.
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