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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".11" citation="COMAR 10.34.19.11" title_num="10" subtitle_num="34" chapter_num="19" heading="Minimum Requirements for Supplies.">
  <text>A pharmacy engaging in compounding sterile preparations shall maintain adequate stock levels of the following supplies according to USP 797 Standards, including but not limited to:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Personal protective equipment:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Sterile gloves;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Masks;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Non-shedding gowns;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Shoe covers;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Hair covers;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Beard covers; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Other personal protective equipment;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Disposable syringes and needles in necessary sizes;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Disinfectant cleaning agents as specified in USP 797 Standards, including 70 percent sterile isopropyl alcohol;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Disposable lint free towels;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Hand washing materials, including antimicrobial skin cleanser;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Adequate equipment and materials for antineoplastic or cytotoxic agent spills;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Supplies necessary for the aseptic preparation of compounded sterile preparations; and</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="H.">
    <text>Closed system vial transfer devices (CSTD), as required for cytotoxic compounding, if applicable.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>