Maryland Code, Health Occupations § 8-512

(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) “Authorized prescriber” means a licensed registered nurse, licensed dentist, licensed physician, licensed physician's assistant, licensed podiatrist, or other individual authorized by law to prescribe prescription or nonprescription drugs or devices.

(5) “Drug” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a prescription or nonprescription drug.

(6) “Formulary” means a list of drugs and devices.

(7) “Nonprescription drug or device” means a drug or device that:

(8) “Personally prepare and dispense” means to:

(9) “Prescription drug” means a drug that, under § 21-220 of the Health--General Article, may be dispensed only on the prescription of an authorized prescriber.

(1) In accordance with the Overdose Response Program under Title 13, Subtitle 31 of the Health--General Article or the Expedited Partner Therapy Pilot Program under § 18-214.1 of the Health--General Article; or

(2) To patients in need of communicable disease, alcohol and drug abuse, family planning, or reproductive health services.

(1) Complies with the formulary developed and approved under § 3-403(b) of the Health--General Article;

(2) Has successfully completed a training program administered by the Department in accordance with § 3-405 of the Health--General Article;

(3) Maintains the patient's health record in a manner that ensures the confidentiality of the patient's drug and device medication record in accordance with State and federal laws;

(4) Complies with drug and device storage and inventory procedures in accordance with Department policy; and

(5) For a prescription drug or device, has received a prescription from an authorized prescriber employed at a local health department.