# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 12. Pharmacists and Pharmacies

### Subtitle 6A. Therapy Management Contracts

#### Section 12-6A-04

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a pharmacist is authorized to enter into a prescriber-pharmacist agreement if the pharmacist:

  (1) Is a licensed pharmacist;

  (2) Has a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree or equivalent training as established in regulations adopted under this subtitle;

  (3) Is approved by the Board to enter into a prescriber-pharmacist agreement with an authorized prescriber in accordance with this subtitle; and

  (4) Meets the requirements that are established by regulations adopted under this subtitle.

(b) A pharmacist may enter into a prescriber-pharmacist agreement that authorizes a pharmacist to treat an opioid use disorder using controlled dangerous substances drug therapy if the pharmacist:

  (1) Individually registers with the federal Drug Enforcement Agency;

  (2) Individually registers with the Office of Controlled Substances Administration;

  (3) Completes any applicable training required by federal or State laws; and

  (4) Follows a protocol that meets the requirements of Sec. 12-6A-06 of this subtitle.

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