# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 21. Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics

### Subtitle 2A. Prescription Drug Monitoring Program

#### Section 21-2A-07

(a) There is a technical advisory committee to the Program.

(b) The purpose of the technical advisory committee is to:

  (1) Review requests for information from the Program under Sec. 21-2A-06(b)(3), (4), (5), (8), or (9) of this subtitle; and

  (2) Provide clinical guidance and interpretation to the Program regarding indications of possible misuse or abuse of a monitored prescription drug or a possible violation of law or a possible breach of professional standards by a prescriber or a dispenser under Sec. 21-2A-06(c) and (d) of this subtitle.

(c) The technical advisory committee consists of members appointed by the Secretary, including:

  (1) A board certified anesthesiologist licensed and practicing in the State, nominated by the Maryland Society of Anesthesiologists;

  (2) A certified addiction medicine specialist licensed and practicing in the State, nominated by the Maryland Society for Addiction Medicine;

  (3) A pharmacist licensed and practicing in the State;

  (4) A medical professional, licensed and practicing in the State, who is treating cancer patients;

  (5) A board certified physician specializing in the treatment of patients with pain, licensed and practicing in the State, nominated by the Maryland Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation;

  (6) Two medical professionals, licensed and practicing in the State with expertise or experience in providing care for patients with substance-related or mental health disorders;

  (7) A dentist licensed and practicing in the State; and

  (8) A medical professional licensed and practicing in the State in the field of internal medicine or family practice.

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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)