Md. Code Regs. 10.34.04.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 10.34.04.02 - Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Outsourcing" means the transmitting of a prescription order from a primary pharmacy to a secondary pharmacy that prepares the prescription.

(2) "Patient specific" means a prescription order prepared and labeled for a specific individual.

(3) "Preparation" means compounding or packaging of medication.

(4) "Primary pharmacy" means the pharmacy that initially receives a prescription order.

(5) "Secondary pharmacy" means the pharmacy to which a prescription order is transmitted for subsequent dispensing to a patient.

(6) "Stock medication" means medication that is not labeled for, or intended for, use by a specific patient when it leaves the pharmacy, but is intended to be stored and ultimately administered by a licensed health care professional in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Md. Code Regs. 10.34.04.02

Regulation .02 amended effective February 19, 1990 (17:3 Md. R. 298)
Regulations .02 Transfer of Prescriptions Between Pharmacies repealed effective June 25, 2001 (28:12 Md. R. 1110)
Regulation .02 Transfer and Outsourcing of Prescriptions and Prescription Orders adopted effective June 25, 2001 (28:12 Md. R. 1110)