Regulation .02 Definitions.

“Board” means the Maryland Board of Pharmacy.

“Maryland Medical Assistance Program” means the program of comprehensive medical and other health-related care for indigent and medically indigent individuals.

“Medication therapy management” services are defined as face-to-face consultations that are structured to reduce the risk of adverse events and ensure optimum therapeutic outcomes for targeted patients through improved medication use with disease-state specific education, counseling, and medication review related to treatments, including drug therapy, laboratory tests, or medical devices provided by licensed and practicing pharmacists.

“Participant” means an individual who is certified as eligible for, and is receiving, Medical Assistance benefits.

“Pharmacist” means an individual licensed in good standing to practice pharmacy in the state where the service is provided.

“Program” means the Maryland Medical Assistance Program.