Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 10. Maryland Department of Health |
Part 4. |
Subtitle 34. BOARD OF PHARMACY |
Chapter 10.34.04. Transfer and Outsourcing of Prescriptions and Prescription Orders |
Sec. 10.34.04.02. Definitions
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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Outsourcing" means the transmitting of a prescription order from a primary pharmacy to a secondary pharmacy that prepares the prescription.
(2) "Patient specific" means a prescription order prepared and labeled for a specific individual.
(3) "Preparation" means compounding or packaging of medication.
(4) "Primary pharmacy" means the pharmacy that initially receives a prescription order.
(5) "Secondary pharmacy" means the pharmacy to which a prescription order is transmitted for subsequent dispensing to a patient.
(6) "Stock medication" means medication that is not labeled for, or intended for, use by a specific patient when it leaves the pharmacy, but is intended to be stored and ultimately administered by a licensed health care professional in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.