Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 10. Maryland Department of Health |
Part 4. |
Subtitle 34. BOARD OF PHARMACY |
Chapter 10.34.19. Sterile Pharmaceutical Compounding |
Sec. 10.34.19.11. Minimum Requirements for Supplies
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A pharmacy engaging in compounding sterile preparations shall maintain adequate stock levels of the following supplies according to USP 797 Standards, including but not limited to:
A. Personal protective equipment:
(1) Sterile gloves;
(2) Masks;
(3) Non-shedding gowns;
(4) Shoe covers;
(5) Hair covers;
(6) Beard covers; and
(7) Other personal protective equipment;
B. Disposable syringes and needles in necessary sizes;
C. Disinfectant cleaning agents as specified in USP 797 Standards, including 70 percent sterile isopropyl alcohol;
D. Disposable lint free towels;
E. Hand washing materials, including antimicrobial skin cleanser;
F. Adequate equipment and materials for antineoplastic or cytotoxic agent spills;
G. Supplies necessary for the aseptic preparation of compounded sterile preparations; and
H. Closed system vial transfer devices (CSTD), as required for cytotoxic compounding, if applicable.