Regulation .02 Definitions.
Regulation .02 Definitions.LinkCopy Citation
A.
In this chapter, the following terms have the meaning indicated.
B.
Terms Defined.
(1)
“Delivery” means to send a prescription medication from a pharmacy by the United States Postal Service, common carrier, or delivery system to an address within the State.
(2)
Depot.
(a)
“Depot” means a location where filled prescriptions are stored before delivery to the intended patient or the intended patient's authorized agent.
(b)
“Depot” does not include:
(i)
A licensed health care facility;
(ii)
A prescriber's office;
(iii)
The prescription area of a pharmacy as defined by COMAR 10.34.05.01;
(iv)
The United States Postal Service or common carrier's warehouse; or
(v)
A multiple family residence.
(3)
“Patient” means the individual or companion animal for whom a prescription is written and to whom a prescription medication will be administered.
(4)
“Patient profile” means a record of dispensing activity maintained by a pharmacist for a specific patient.
(5)
“Residence” means the street address at which a patient resides.
(6)
“Storage” means the maintenance of a supply of medication before receipt of the medication by the patient or an agent authorized by the patient.