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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 10.34.04.02" title_num="10" subtitle_num="34" chapter_num="04" 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>“Outsourcing” means the transmitting of a prescription order from a primary pharmacy to a secondary pharmacy that prepares the prescription.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Patient specific” means a prescription order prepared and labeled for a specific individual.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Preparation” means compounding or packaging of medication.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“Primary pharmacy” means the pharmacy that initially receives a prescription order.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>“Secondary pharmacy” means the pharmacy to which a prescription order is transmitted for subsequent dispensing to a patient.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>“Stock medication” means medication that is not labeled for, or intended for, use by a specific patient when it leaves the pharmacy, but is intended to be stored and ultimately administered by a licensed health care professional in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>