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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" citation="COMAR 10.34.19.08" title_num="10" subtitle_num="34" chapter_num="19" heading="Batch Preparation.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A pharmacist may prepare batched sterile preparations for future use in limited quantities supported by prior valid prescriptions or physician orders before receiving a valid written prescription or medication order.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Batch preparation of specific compounded sterile preparations is acceptable if the:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Pharmacist can document a history of valid prescriptions or physician orders that have been generated solely within an established professional prescriber-patient-pharmacist relationship; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Pharmacy maintains the prescription on file for such preparations dispensed.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>