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§ 21-2A-04.3. Authorization of prescriber delegate or pharmacist delegate to request prescription monitoring data

MD Health-Gen Code § 21-2A-04.3 (2019) (N/A)
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A prescriber or pharmacist may authorize a prescriber delegate or pharmacist delegate to request prescription monitoring data on behalf of the prescriber or pharmacist if:

(1)    The prescriber or pharmacist takes reasonable steps to ensure that the prescriber delegate or pharmacist delegate is competent in the use of the Program;

(2)    The prescriber or pharmacist remains responsible for:

(i)    Ensuring that access to the Program by the prescriber delegate or pharmacist delegate is limited to purposes authorized by law;

(ii)    Protecting the confidentiality of the prescription monitoring data; and

(iii)    Any breach of confidentiality by the prescriber delegate or pharmacist delegate; and

(3)    The decision whether to prescribe or dispense a monitored prescription drug for a patient:

(i)    Remains with the prescriber or pharmacist; and

(ii)    Is reasonably informed by the prescription monitoring data obtained from the Program.

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