1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Board” means the State Board of Pharmacy.

   2. (2) “Operational support” means tasks performed by:

      1. (a) An administrative clerk;
      2. (b) A billing clerk;
      3. (c) A cashier;
      4. (d) Delivery personnel;
      5. (e) A file clerk;
      6. (f) An inventory control clerk; or
      7. (g) An individual engaged in janitorial services.
   3. (3) “Permit holder” means a person or corporation or other legal entity holding a permit issued by the Board to establish and operate a pharmacy.
   4. (4) “Pharmacy” means an establishment holding a permit under Health Occupations Article, §12-401, Annotated Code of Maryland.

   5. (5) “Prescription area” means that portion of an establishment to which a pharmacy permit has been issued, which contains:

      1. (a) Prescription drugs;
      2. (b) Prescription devices; and
      3. (c) Patient records.
   6. (6) “Supervision” means the on-site provision of management, direction, oversight, and review of tasks assigned to personnel.
   7. (7) “Unlicensed personnel” means individuals employed by the permit holder who provide operational support in the prescription area under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

Authority: Health Occupations Article, §12-205(a)(3)(ii), Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: March 5, 2001 (28:4 Md. R. 419)

Regulation .02B amended effective January 28, 2008 (35:2 Md. R. 127)

Regulation .03 amended effective January 28, 2008 (35:2 Md. R. 127)

Regulation .03B amended effective December 10, 2001 (28:24 Md. R. 2128)

Regulation .03E amended effective November 25, 2002 (29:23 Md. R. 1811)

Regulation .04 amended effective January 28, 2008 (35:2 Md. R. 127)

Regulation .05 amended effective January 28, 2008 (35:2 Md. R. 127)

Regulation .06 amended effective January 28, 2008 (35:2 Md. R. 127)