Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 10. Maryland Department of Health |
Part 4. |
Subtitle 34. BOARD OF PHARMACY |
Chapter 10.34.39. Pharmacist Administration of Self-Administered Drugs |
Sec. 10.34.39.03. Requirements to Administer Self-Administered Drugs
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A. A licensed pharmacist shall attest that the pharmacist has the appropriate training in administration of self-administered drugs that consists of instruction on:
(1) Ear drops;
(2) Eye drops;
(3) Inhalation therapies;
(4) Intramuscular injections;
(5) Intranasal therapies;
(6) Subcutaneous injections; and
(7) Topical therapies.
B. A licensed pharmacist shall possess an active certification in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation obtained through in-person classroom instruction.
C. A licensed pharmacist, certified under Health Occupations Article, §12-508, Annotated Code of Maryland, is deemed to have satisfied the training requirements in this chapter.
D. A licensed pharmacist may administer a self-administered drug in accordance with a prescription.
E. A pharmacy student in a Pharmacy Experiential Program or a registered pharmacy intern, may administer a self-administered drug under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist who meets the requirements in §A or B of this regulation.