§ 12-501. Refusal to dispense or refill prescriptions
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MD Code, Health Occupations, § 12-501
§ 12-501. Refusal to dispense or refill prescriptions
(a) A pharmacist may refuse to dispense or refill a prescription if the decision is based on professional judgment, experience, knowledge, or available reference materials.
(b)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, if a pharmacist refuses to dispense or refill a prescription, the pharmacist shall, to the extent practicable, notify the authorized prescriber that the prescription or refill was refused within 72 hours after the refusal.
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Added by Acts 1997, c. 614, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1997.
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 12-501, MD HEALTH OCCUP § 12-501
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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