# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 34 — Board of Pharmacy

### Chapter 28 — Automated Medication Systems

#### Regulation .04 Usage Requirements for Centralized Automated Medication Systems.

*COMAR 10.34.28.04*

A. An automated medication system may only be used if:

  (1) Records concerning transactions or operations are maintained in accordance with Regulation .11 of this chapter;

  (2) A responsible pharmacist has been designated by the permit holder to supervise and manage the operations of the centralized automated medication system; and

  (3) The permit holder ensures that:

    (a) Patients have prompt access to pharmacy services necessary for the provision of good pharmaceutical care as defined in Health Occupations Article, §12-101, Annotated Code of Maryland;

    (b) The centralized automated medication system maintains the integrity of the information in the system and protects patient confidentiality; and

    (c) The centralized automated medication system is subject to a quality assurance program in accordance with Regulation .10 of this chapter.

B. A permit holder shall indicate on the initial, renewal, and reinstatement applications:

  (1) Whether the permit holder operates a centralized automated medication system; and

  (2) Any other information regarding the system that the Board considers necessary to determine compliance with this chapter.