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§ 12-501. Refusal to dispense or refill prescriptions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth Occupations

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health Occupations (Refs & Annos)
Title 12. Pharmacists and Pharmacies (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 5. Practice of Pharmacy and Operation of Pharmacies (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 12-501
§ 12-501. Refusal to dispense or refill prescriptions
Currentness
In general
(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.
Notification of prescriber
(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.
(2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply if a pharmacist is unable to determine the name of the authorized prescriber.

Credits

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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