Md. Code Regs. 10.44.35.01

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

Section 10.44.35.01 - Scope

A. This chapter covers the issuance by the State Board of Dental Examiners of a limited dental drug dispensing permit for dentists who wish to dispense only prescription strength:

(1) Home fluoride products;

(2) Dentin/enamel remineralizing products; or

(3) Antimicrobial rinses.

B. This chapter does not apply to a dentist who dispenses prescription drugs in the course of treating a patient at a:

(1) Medical facility or clinic that is operated on a nonprofit basis;

(2) Health center that operates on a campus of an institution of higher learning;

(3) Public health facility;

(4) Medical facility under contract with the State or local health department: or

(5) Facility funded with public funds.

C. A dentist who dispenses a full course of antibiotics to a patient for infection control is not required to obtain a drug dispensing permit if the dispensing meets the requirements of Regulation .05A of this chapter.

D. A dentist who wishes to dispense prescription drugs other than those covered in this chapter is required to obtain a drug dispensing permit as required by COMAR 10.13.01.

Md. Code Regs. 10.44.35.01

Regulation .01 adopted effective 42:14 Md. R. 880, eff.7/20/2015