Md. Code Regs. 10.34.33.01

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 10.34.33.01 - Definitions

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

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Board" means the State Board of Pharmacy.

(1-1) "Donation program " means pharmacies that voluntarily participate as a drop-off site or repository, or both, to accept donated drugs or medical supplies for purposes of re-dispensing those donated drugs or medical supplies to needy individuals.

(1-2) "Disposal program " means pharmacies that voluntarily participate as repositories to collect returned drugs and medical supplies for purposes of safe disposal.

(2) "Drop-off site" means a pharmacy or other health care facility designated by the Board for the purpose of receiving donated prescription drugs or medical supplies as part of the donation program and forwarding the drugs or medical supplies to a repository.

(3) Health Care Facility.

(a) "Health care facility" means:

(i) A hospital, as defined in Health-General Article, §19-301(g), Annotated Code of Maryland;

(ii) A limited service hospital, as defined in Health-General Article, §19-301(e), Annotated Code of Maryland;

(iii) A related institution, as defined in Health-General Article, §19-301(o), Annotated Code of Maryland;

(iv) An ambulatory surgical facility;

(v) A rehabilitation facility;

(vi) A home health agency, as defined in Health-General Article, §19-401(b), Annotated Code of Maryland;

(vii) A hospice, as defined in Health-General Article, §19-901, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(viii) A kidney disease treatment facility, or the kidney disease treatment stations and services provided by or on behalf of a hospital, if the facility or the services do not include kidney transplant services or programs;

(ix) The office of one or more individuals licensed to practice dentistry under Health Occupations Article, Title 4, Annotated Code of Maryland, for the purposes of practicing dentistry;

(x) A comprehensive care facility located in Maryland; or

(xi) Other health institutions, services, or programs that may be specified as requiring a Certificate of Need under State law.

(b) "Health care facility" does not mean a hospital or related institution operated, or listed and certified, by the First Church of Christ Scientist, Boston, Massachusetts.

(4) "Health care practitioner" means an individual who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized under the Health Occupations Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, to provide health care services in the ordinary course of business or practice of a profession and has prescribing authority in this State.

(5) "Pharmacist" means an individual who practices pharmacy regardless of the location where the activities of practice are performed.

(6) "Pharmacy" means an establishment holding a permit under Health Occupations Article, §12-401, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(7) "Program" means the Prescription Drug Repository Program.

(8) "Repository" means a pharmacy that applies to and is designated by the Board for the purpose of:

(a) Accepting, inspecting, and dispensing donated prescription drugs or medical supplies received from a drop-off site as part of the donation program; and

(b) Collecting prescription drugs or medical supplies for disposal as part of the disposal program.

Md. Code Regs. 10.34.33.01

Regulation .01 amended effective 43:9 Md. R. 530, eff.5/9/2016