Sec. 10.06.07.05. Prescribing and Dispensing EPT Medications

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A. Antibiotic therapy prescribed or dispensed for EPT shall be in accordance with treatment recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

B. Prescribing.

(1) A separate prescription shall be issued for each partner.

(2) The designation EPT or Expedited Partner Therapy shall be included on the face of the prescription for each prescription issued.

(3) If the partners name is known, the prescription shall be issued in the partners name.

(4) If the partners name is unknown, the written designation EPT or expedited partner therapy shall be sufficient for the pharmacist to fill the prescription.

(5) An EPT prescription may not be refilled.

C. Dispensing. Each EPT medication label shall:

(1) Include:

(a) The designation EPT or Expedited Partner Therapy; and

(b) The partners name, if known; and

(2) Comply with Health Occupations Article, §12-505, Annotated Code of Maryland.

                    
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