§ 13–705
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 13-705 (2026)
Title 13. Miscellaneous Health Care Programs
Subtitle 7. Emergency and Allergy Treatment Program
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(a)
(1)
A registered nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or a physician licensed to practice in the State may prescribe emergency use epinephrine in the name of a certificate holder.
(2)
A registered nurse practitioner, a pharmacist, a physician assistant, or a physician licensed to practice in the State may dispense emergency use epinephrine under a prescription issued to a certificate holder.
(b)
A certificate holder may:
(1)
On presentment of a certificate, receive from any registered nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or any physician licensed to practice in the State a prescription for emergency use epinephrine and the necessary paraphernalia for the administration of emergency use epinephrine; and
(2)
Possess and store prescribed emergency use epinephrine and the necessary paraphernalia for the administration of emergency use epinephrine.
(c)
In an emergency situation when registered nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant, or emergency medical services are not immediately available, a certificate holder or agent may administer emergency use epinephrine to an individual who is experiencing or believed in good faith by the certificate holder or agent to be experiencing anaphylaxis.