# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 12. Pharmacists and Pharmacies

### Subtitle 6C. Wholesale Distributor Permitting and Prescription Drug Integrity Act

#### Section 12-6C-03

(a) A wholesale distributor shall hold a permit issued by the Board before the wholesale distributor engages in wholesale distribution in the State.

(b)

  (1) A manufacturer engaged in wholesale distribution shall hold a wholesale distributor permit issued under this subtitle.

  (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, the information and qualification requirements for obtaining a permit under this subtitle, beyond that required by federal law, do not apply to:

    (i) A manufacturer that distributes its own prescription drugs that are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; or

    (ii) A manufacturer that distributes its own prescription devices that are approved or authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

(c) A manufacturer's exclusive distributor and a third-party logistics provider shall hold a wholesale distributor permit issued under this subtitle.

(d) A wholesale distributor permit shall be displayed conspicuously in the place of business for which the permit is issued.

(e) A wholesale distributor permit is not transferable.

(f) Subject to any other restriction provided by law, a person may not purchase or obtain a prescription drug or prescription device unless the prescription drug or prescription device is purchased or obtained from a person who holds a wholesale distributor permit, a licensed pharmacist, or an authorized prescriber.

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