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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 10.13.03.02" title_num="10" subtitle_num="13" chapter_num="03" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“Co–prescribed” means, with respect to an opioid overdose reversal drug, the practice of prescribing the drug in conjunction with an opioid prescription for a patient at an elevated risk of overdose.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Department” means the Maryland Department of Health.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Monitored prescription drug” means a prescription drug that contains a Schedule II, Schedule III, Schedule IV, or Schedule V controlled dangerous substance designated under Criminal Law Article, Title 5, Subtitle 4, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“Opioid overdose reversal drug” means a drug that:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Rapidly reverses the respiratory depressant effects of an opioid medication; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Is approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of a known or suspected opioid overdose.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>“Prescribing licensed health care provider” means an individual who is authorized by law to prescribe a monitored prescription drug.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>“Risk factor” means a characteristic, condition, behavior, or any variable that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or injury.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>“Secretary” means the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Health.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Targeted Patient Population.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>“Targeted patient population” means an individual likely to experience or witness an opioid overdose.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>“Targeted patient population” includes, but is not limited to, an individual who:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Is being prescribed opioids for acute, if appropriate, or chronic pain;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Is being treated for an opioid use disorder;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Is receiving a prescription for an opioid and a benzodiazepine; or</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>Resides or spends time with an individual who is prescribed opioids, misuses opioids, or has an opioid use disorder.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>