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MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  12-6A-01 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 12 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Subtitle 6A - Therapy Management Contracts|Section 12-6A-01 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Authorized prescriber” means a licensed physician, licensed podiatrist, or certified advanced practice nurse with prescriptive authority under § 8–508 of this article.    (c)    “Group model health maintenance organization” has the meaning stated in § 19–713.6 of the Health – General Article.    (d)    “Health maintenance organization” has the meaning stated in § 19–701(g) of the Health – General Article.    (e)    (1)    “Institutional facility” means a facility other than a nursing home whose primary purpose is to provide a physical environment for patients to obtain inpatient or emergency care.        (2)    “Institutional facility” does not include an urgent care facility that is not part of a facility.    (f)    “Prescriber–pharmacist agreement” means an agreement between an authorized prescriber and a licensed pharmacist that is disease–state specific and specifies the protocols that may be used.    (g)    “Protocol” means a course of treatment predetermined by the authorized prescriber and licensed pharmacist according to generally accepted medical practice for the proper completion of a particular therapeutic or diagnostic intervention.    (h)    “Therapy management contract” means a voluntary, written arrangement that is:        (1)    Disease–state specific;        (2)    Signed by:            (i)    One licensed pharmacist and the licensed pharmacist’s designated alternate licensed pharmacists;            (ii)    One authorized prescriber and alternate designated authorized prescribers involved directly in patient care; and            (iii)    One patient receiving care from an authorized prescriber and a licensed pharmacist pursuant to a prescriber–pharmacist agreement and protocol under this subtitle; and        (3)    Related to treatment using drug therapy, laboratory tests, or medical devices, under defined conditions or limitations for the purpose of improving patient outcomes.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  12-6A-02 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 12 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Subtitle 6A - Therapy Management Contracts|Section 12-6A-02 - Contract Not Required

    A therapy management contract is not required for the management of patients in an institutional facility or in a group model health maintenance organization.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  12-6A-03 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 12 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Subtitle 6A - Therapy Management Contracts|Section 12-6A-03 - Prescriber-Pharmacist Agreements

    (a)    An authorized prescriber and a licensed pharmacist who wish to enter into therapy management contracts shall have a prescriber–pharmacist agreement.    (b)    (1)    (i)    Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, an authorized prescriber who has entered into a prescriber–pharmacist agreement shall submit to the health occupations board that regulates the authorized prescriber a copy of the prescriber–pharmacist agreement and any subsequent modifications made to the prescriber–pharmacist agreement or the protocols specified in the prescriber–pharmacist agreement.            (ii)    A health occupations board may enter into an agreement with the Board of Pharmacy that requires authorized prescribers regulated by the health occupations board to submit to the Board of Pharmacy documentation that otherwise would be required to be submitted to the health occupations board under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.        (2)    A licensed pharmacist who has entered into a prescriber–pharmacist agreement shall submit to the Board of Pharmacy a copy of the prescriber–pharmacist agreement and any subsequent modifications made to the prescriber–pharmacist agreement or the protocols specified in the prescriber–pharmacist agreement.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  12-6A-04 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 12 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Subtitle 6A - Therapy Management Contracts|Section 12-6A-04 - Prescriber-Pharmacist Agreements -- Authority to Enter

    A pharmacist is authorized to enter into a prescriber–pharmacist agreement if the pharmacist:        (1)    Is a licensed pharmacist;        (2)    Has a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree or equivalent training as established in regulations adopted under this subtitle;        (3)    Is approved by the Board to enter into a prescriber–pharmacist agreement with an authorized prescriber in accordance with this subtitle; and        (4)    Meets the requirements that are established by regulations adopted under this subtitle.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  12-6A-05 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 12 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Subtitle 6A - Therapy Management Contracts|Section 12-6A-05 - Authorized Prescriber to Initiate Contract; Limitations

    (a)    Subject to the regulations adopted under this subtitle, a licensed pharmacist may enter into a therapy management contract initiated by an authorized prescriber.    (b)    A licensed pharmacist may not employ or provide economic incentives to an authorized prescriber for the purpose of entering into a prescriber–pharmacist agreement or a therapy management contract.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  12-6A-06 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 12 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Subtitle 6A - Therapy Management Contracts|Section 12-6A-06 - Protocols

    (a)    A protocol under this subtitle:        (1)    May authorize:            (i)    For protocols by a licensed physician and licensed pharmacist, the initiation of drug therapy under written, disease–state specific protocols;            (ii)    The modification, continuation, and discontinuation of drug therapy under written, disease–state specific protocols;            (iii)    The ordering of laboratory tests; and            (iv)    Other patient care management measures related to monitoring or improving the outcomes of drug or device therapy; and        (2)    May not authorize acts that exceed the scope of practice of the parties to the therapy management contract.    (b)    A protocol shall prohibit the substitution of a chemically dissimilar drug product by the pharmacist for the product prescribed by the authorized prescriber, unless permitted in the therapy management contract.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  12-6A-07 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 12 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Subtitle 6A - Therapy Management Contracts|Section 12-6A-07 - Therapy Management Contracts

    (a)    A therapy management contract shall apply only to conditions for which protocols have been agreed to by an authorized prescriber and a licensed pharmacist in accordance with the regulations adopted under this subtitle.    (b)    A therapy management contract shall include:        (1)    A statement that none of the parties involved in the therapy management contract have been coerced, given economic incentives, excluding normal reimbursement for services rendered, or involuntarily required to participate;        (2)    Notice to the patient indicating:            (i)    That the patient may terminate the therapy management contract at any time; and            (ii)    The procedure by which the patient may terminate the therapy management contract;        (3)    A procedure for periodic review by the authorized prescriber, of the drugs modified pursuant to the agreement or changed with the consent of the authorized prescriber; and        (4)    Reference to a protocol, which will be provided to the patient on request.    (c)    Any party to the therapy management contract may terminate the contract at any time.    (d)    The Board may assess a fee, as established in regulation, for approval of a pharmacist to enter into a prescriber–pharmacist agreement.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  12-6A-08 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 12 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Subtitle 6A - Therapy Management Contracts|Section 12-6A-08 - Maintenance of Records

    (a)    The authorized prescriber shall maintain complete patient records with respect to the therapy management contract.    (b)    The authorized prescriber’s patient record shall be fully updated in writing by the licensed pharmacist in a timely manner, as provided in the prescriber–pharmacist agreement.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  12-6A-09 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 12 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Subtitle 6A - Therapy Management Contracts|Section 12-6A-09 - Provisions of Subtitle Not to Supersede Provisions of Criminal Law Article

    Nothing in this subtitle supersedes the provisions of § 5–902 of the Criminal Law Article.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  12-6A-10 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 12 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Subtitle 6A - Therapy Management Contracts|Section 12-6A-10 - Adoption of Regulations

    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board, together with the Board of Physicians and in consultation with the Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners and the Board of Nursing, shall jointly develop and adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this subtitle.    (b)    The regulations adopted under subsection (a) of this section:        (1)    Shall include provisions that:            (i)    Define the criteria for prescriber–pharmacist agreements; and            (ii)    Establish guidelines concerning the use of protocols, including communication, documentation, and other relevant factors; and        (2)    May not require a health occupations board to approve a prescriber–pharmacist agreement or the protocols specified in a prescriber–pharmacist agreement.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  12-6B-01 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 12 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Subtitle 6B - Registered Pharmacy Technicians|Section 12-6B-01 - Registration Required; Scope

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shall be registered and approved by the Board as a pharmacy technician before the individual may perform delegated pharmacy acts.    (b)    This section does not apply to:        (1)    A pharmacy technician trainee under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist provided that the individual does not perform delegated pharmacy acts for more than 6 months; or        (2)    A pharmacy student who:            (i)    Is currently completing the first year of a professional pharmacy education program; and            (ii)    Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, performs delegated pharmacy acts in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  12-6B-02 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 12 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Subtitle 6B - Registered Pharmacy Technicians|Section 12-6B-02 - Qualifications

    (a)    To qualify for registration an applicant shall be an individual who:        (1)    Is currently certified by a national pharmacy technician certification program and complies with subsection (b)(6) of this section; or        (2)    Meets the requirements of this section.    (b)    The applicant shall:        (1)    Be of good moral character;        (2)    Be at least 17 years old;        (3)    (i)    1.    Be a high school graduate or have attained a high school equivalency; or                2.    Be enrolled and in good standing at a high school; or            (ii)    Meet the requirements in subsection (d) of this section;        (4)    Have successfully passed an examination approved by the Board;        (5)    Complete a pharmacy technician training program approved by the Board that:            (i)    Includes 160 hours of work experience; and            (ii)    Is no longer than 6 months’ duration; and        (6)    Submit a request for a State criminal history records check.    (c)    The Board may not approve an application until the State criminal history records check is completed.    (d)    If an applicant does not meet the requirements of subsection (b)(3) through (5) of this section, the applicant qualifies for registration if:        (1)    The applicant has worked in the pharmacy area of a pharmacy operated by the same pharmacy permit holder since January 1, 2006;        (2)    The pharmacy permit holder for whom the applicant works attests in writing that the applicant has worked in the pharmacy area operated by the pharmacy permit holder continuously since January 1, 2006;        (3)    A pharmacist who has supervised the applicant for at least 6 months attests in writing that the individual has performed competently; and        (4)    The applicant otherwise meets the requirements of subsection (b) of this section.    (e)    An individual, at least 16 years and 6 months old, may begin fulfilling the pharmacy technician registration requirements under this subtitle.    (f)    (1)    Subject to the provisions of this subsection, the Board may waive any requirement of this subtitle for an individual who is registered as or has worked as a pharmacy technician in another state.        (2)    The Board may grant a waiver under this subsection only if the applicant:            (i)    Pays the application fee required under § 12-6B-03 of this subtitle; and            (ii)    1.    Provides sufficient evidence that the applicant was registered in a state with registration or licensing requirements that are substantially similar to the registration requirements of this subtitle; or                2.    Has worked as a pharmacy technician in another state and satisfies any additional requirements established by the Board in regulation.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  12-6B-03 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 12 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Subtitle 6B - Registered Pharmacy Technicians|Section 12-6B-03 - Application Requirements

    (a)    An applicant for registration shall:        (1)    Submit an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires;        (2)    Unless otherwise qualified under § 12-6B-02(a) or (d) of this subtitle, provide documentation of the completion of a pharmacy technician training program under § 12-6B-02(b)(5) of this subtitle;        (3)    Unless otherwise qualified under § 12-6B-02(a) or (d) of this subtitle, provide documentation of having successfully completed an examination approved by the Board;        (4)    Submit to a request for a State criminal history records check; and        (5)    Pay the application fees set by the Board.    (b)    The application shall be signed by the applicant.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  12-6B-04 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 12 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Subtitle 6B - Registered Pharmacy Technicians|Section 12-6B-04 - Registration and Fees

    (a)    The Board shall register as a pharmacy technician any applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle.    (b)    (1)    The Board may set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of registrations and other services.        (2)    The fees charged shall be set so as to approximate the cost of registering pharmacy technicians.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  12-6B-05 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 12 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Subtitle 6B - Registered Pharmacy Technicians|Section 12-6B-05 - Notification of Pleas or Convictions in Criminal Actions

    (a)    A registered pharmacy technician shall notify the Board of each plea of guilty for, conviction of, or entry of a plea of nolo contendere for a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude, regardless of whether:        (1)    An adjudication of guilt or sentencing or imposition of sentence is withheld; or        (2)    Any appeal or other proceeding is pending regarding the matter.    (b)    The registered pharmacy technician shall notify the Board within 7 days of the conviction or entry of the plea.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  12-6B-06 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 12 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Subtitle 6B - Registered Pharmacy Technicians|Section 12-6B-06 - Authorized and Prohibited Acts

    (a)    Registration authorizes a registered pharmacist technician to perform delegated pharmacy acts as defined in § 12–101 of this title while the registration is effective.    (b)    A registered pharmacy technician or a pharmacy technician trainee may not:        (1)    Act within the parameters of a therapy management contract as provided under Subtitle 6A of this title;        (2)    Administer an influenza vaccination in accordance with § 12–508 of this title;        (3)    Delegate a pharmacy act that was delegated to the registered pharmacy technician or individual engaging in a Board approved technician training program; or        (4)    Perform other functions prohibited by regulations adopted by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  12-6B-08 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 12 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Subtitle 6B - Registered Pharmacy Technicians|Section 12-6B-08 - Display of Registration; Identification

    (a)    Each registered pharmacy technician shall:        (1)    Display the pharmacy technician’s registration in the office or place of business in which the pharmacy technician is working; or        (2)    Have the registration on the pharmacy technician’s person available for viewing.    (b)    When performing delegated pharmacy acts, the registered pharmacy technician shall wear identification that conspicuously identifies the registered pharmacy technician as a registered pharmacy technician.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  12-6B-10 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 12 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Subtitle 6B - Registered Pharmacy Technicians|Section 12-6B-10 - Penalty in Lieu of Other Sanctions

    (a)    If after a hearing under § 12-315 of this title, the Board finds that there is a ground under § 12-6B-09 of this subtitle to reprimand a registered pharmacy technician, place a pharmacy technician’s registration on probation, or suspend or revoke a pharmacy technician’s registration, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $2,500:        (1)    Instead of reprimanding the registered pharmacy technician, placing the registered pharmacy technician on probation, or suspending or revoking the pharmacy technician’s registration; or        (2)    In addition to reprimanding the registered pharmacy technician, placing the registered pharmacy technician on probation, or suspending or revoking the pharmacy technician’s registration.    (b)    The Board shall adopt regulations to set standards for the imposition of penalties under this section.    (c)    The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the General Fund of this State.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  12-6B-11 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 12 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Subtitle 6B - Registered Pharmacy Technicians|Section 12-6B-11 - Surrender of Registration

    (a)    Unless the Board agrees to accept the surrender of a pharmacy technician’s registration, a registered pharmacy technician may not surrender the pharmacy technician’s registration nor may the pharmacy technician’s registration lapse by operation of law while the registered pharmacy technician is under investigation or while charges are pending against the registered pharmacy technician.    (b)    The Board may set conditions on its agreement with the registered pharmacy technician under investigation or against whom charges are pending to accept the surrender of the pharmacy technician’s registration.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  12-6B-12 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 12 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Subtitle 6B - Registered Pharmacy Technicians|Section 12-6B-12 - Registration Required

    Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not work, attempt to work, or offer to work as a registered pharmacy technician in this State unless registered with the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  12-6B-13 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 12 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Subtitle 6B - Registered Pharmacy Technicians|Section 12-6B-13 - Obtaining Registration Under False Representations Prohibited

    (a)    An individual may not obtain a pharmacy technician’s registration by making a false representation.    (b)    On conviction of an individual for making a false representation to the Board in order to register as a pharmacy technician, the pharmacy technician’s registration is void.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  12-6B-14 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 12 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Subtitle 6B - Registered Pharmacy Technicians|Section 12-6B-14 - Unauthorized Practice -- Representation to Public

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an individual may not represent to the public by title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the individual is registered to work as a registered pharmacy technician unless registered in accordance with this subtitle.    (b)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an individual may not use the terms “registered pharmacy technician” or “pharmacy technician” with the intent to represent that the individual is authorized to work as a registered pharmacy technician unless registered as a pharmacy technician under this subtitle.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  12-6C-02 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 12 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Subtitle 6C - Wholesale Distributor Permitting and Prescription Drug Integrity Act|Section 12-6C-02 - Exceptions

    This subtitle does not affect any person while distributing:        (1)    Feed for livestock or poultry;        (2)    Fertilizers;        (3)    Fungicides;        (4)    Insecticide;        (5)    Land plaster;        (6)    Lime;        (7)    Seeds;        (8)    Devices, drugs, or supplies of any kind for the treatment, care, or cure of farm animals; or        (9)    Compounded nonsterile preparations or compounded sterile preparations provided in accordance with § 12–510 of this title to a licensed veterinarian who intends to dispense the compounded nonsterile preparations or compounded sterile preparations in accordance with § 2–313(c)  of the Agriculture Article.