§ 12–406
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 12-406 (2026)
Title 12. Pharmacists and Pharmacies
Subtitle 4. Pharmacy Permits
§ 12–406LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A pharmacy permit authorizes the pharmacy permit holder to establish and operate the pharmacy while the pharmacy permit is effective.
(b)
(1)
Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, a pharmacy permit holder may conduct wholesale distribution, if:
(i)
The wholesale distribution business does not exceed 5% of the pharmacy permit holder’s annual sales; and
(ii)
The pharmacy permit holder:
(1)
Maintains records of wholesale distribution separately from its other records; and
(2)
Makes the records of wholesale distribution available for inspection by the Board.
(2)
A pharmacy permit holder that obtains a waiver from the Board under § 12–403(d) of this subtitle may conduct wholesale distribution only with another pharmacy permit holder.
(3)
A retail pharmacy that holds a pharmacy permit may conduct wholesale distribution only with:
(i)
Another pharmacy permit holder; and
(ii)
A wholesale distributor if the retail pharmacy:
(1)
Reports to the Board that the retail pharmacy is conducting wholesale distribution with a wholesale distributor; and
(2)
(A)
Maintains records of wholesale distribution with wholesale distributors separately from its records of wholesale distribution with pharmacy permit holders; and
(B)
Makes the records of wholesale distribution available for inspection by the Board.