§ 21–2A-04.3
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 21-2A-04.3 (2026)
Title 21. Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics
Subtitle 2A. Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
§ 21–2A-04.3LinkCopy Citation
A prescriber or pharmacist may authorize a prescriber delegate or pharmacist delegate to request prescription monitoring data on behalf of the prescriber or pharmacist if:
(1)
The prescriber or pharmacist takes reasonable steps to ensure that the prescriber delegate or pharmacist delegate is competent in the use of the Program;
(2)
The prescriber or pharmacist remains responsible for:
(i)
Ensuring that access to the Program by the prescriber delegate or pharmacist delegate is limited to purposes authorized by law;
(ii)
Protecting the confidentiality of the prescription monitoring data; and
(iii)
Any breach of confidentiality by the prescriber delegate or pharmacist delegate; and
(3)
The decision whether to prescribe or dispense a monitored prescription drug for a patient:
(i)
Remains with the prescriber or pharmacist; and
(ii)
Is reasonably informed by the prescription monitoring data obtained from the Program.