Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024
Section 10.06.07.05 - Prescribing and Dispensing EPT MedicationsA. Antibiotic therapy prescribed or dispensed for EPT shall be in accordance with treatment recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. B. Prescribing. (1) A separate prescription shall be issued for each partner.(2) The designation "EPT" or "Expedited Partner Therapy" shall be included on the face of the prescription for each prescription issued.(3) If the partner's name is known, the prescription shall be issued in the partner's name.(4) If the partner's name is unknown, the written designation "EPT" or "expedited partner therapy" shall be sufficient for the pharmacist to fill the prescription.(5) An EPT prescription may not be refilled. C. Dispensing. Each EPT medication label shall:(1) Include: (a) The designation "EPT" or "Expedited Partner Therapy"; and (b) The partner's name, if known; and (2) Comply with Health Occupations Article, § 12-505, Annotated Code of Maryland.Md. Code Regs. 10.06.07.05
Regulation .05 adopted effective 43:6 Md. R. 406, eff.3/28/2016; amended effective 45:6 Md. R. 318, eff. 3/26/2018