Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 10. Maryland Department of Health |
Part 1. |
Subtitle 06. DISEASES |
Chapter 10.06.07. Sexually Transmitted Infections—Expedited Partner Therapy for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Trichomoniasis |
Sec. 10.06.07.04. Health Care Providers Authorized to Prescribe and Dispense EPT
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Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and only in accordance with their current scope of practice, EPT may be prescribed or dispensed by the following health care providers:
A. A physician licensed under Health Occupations Article, Title 14, Annotated Code of Maryland;
B. An authorized physician assistant licensed under Health Occupations Article, Title 15, Annotated Code of Maryland, acting in accordance with Health Occupations Article, §15-302.2, Annotated Code of Maryland;
C. An advanced practice registered nurse with prescriptive authority licensed under Health Occupations Article, Title 8, Annotated Code of Maryland, acting in accordance with Health Occupations Article, §8508, Annotated Code of Maryland; and
D. A registered nurse employed by a local health department who complies with:
(1) The formulary developed and approved under Health-General Article, §3-403(b), Annotated Code of Maryland; and
(2) The requirements established under Health Occupations Article, §8-512, Annotated Code of Maryland.