Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024
Section 10.34.18.03 - Requirements for Pharmacists Practicing in MarylandA. A pharmacist license expires on the last day of the pharmacist's birth month every other year.B. Before the expiration date of the pharmacist's license, the pharmacist shall: (1) File a renewal application;(2) Pay any applicable fees; and(3) Earn continuing pharmaceutical education (CE) credits required by this chapter.C. CE Requirements. (1) A pharmacist licensed to practice in Maryland applying for renewal shall:(a) Earn 30 hours of approved CE within the 2-year period immediately preceding the license expiration date that include:(i) 1 hour on the topic of preventing medication errors, such as appropriate dispensing of opioids; and(ii) 2 hours of CE obtained through live instruction;(b) Attest to the fact that the pharmacist has completed the CE requirement on a Board approved form; and(c) Retain supporting documents for inspection by the Board for 4 years after the date of renewal for which the CE credits were used.(2) A pharmacist certified to administer vaccinations in Maryland applying for renewal shall: (a) As part of the 30 hours of approved CE requirement, complete 4 hours of CE credits related to vaccinations; or(b) If registered to administer vaccines before October 1, 2008 for the first renewal of the registration after that date, demonstrate that 4 CE credits taken include education about the herpes zoster and pneumococcal pneumonia vaccines.Md. Code Regs. 10.34.18.03
Regulation .03 amended effective 44:11 Md. R. 525, eff. 6/5/2017