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

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Delivery” means to send a prescription medication from a pharmacy by the United States Postal Service, common carrier, or delivery system to an address within the State.

   2. (2) Depot.

      1. (a) “Depot” means a location where filled prescriptions are stored before delivery to the intended patient or the intended patient's authorized agent.

      2. (b) “Depot” does not include:

         1. (i) A licensed health care facility;
         2. (ii) A prescriber's office;
         3. (iii) The prescription area of a pharmacy as defined by COMAR 10.34.05.01;
         4. (iv) The United States Postal Service or common carrier's warehouse; or
         5. (v) A multiple family residence.
   3. (3) “Patient” means the individual or companion animal for whom a prescription is written and to whom a prescription medication will be administered.
   4. (4) “Patient profile” means a record of dispensing activity maintained by a pharmacist for a specific patient.
   5. (5) “Residence” means the street address at which a patient resides.
   6. (6) “Storage” means the maintenance of a supply of medication before receipt of the medication by the patient or an agent authorized by the patient.

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

Effective date: December 10, 2001 (28:24 Md. R. 2128)

Regulation .01 amended effective March 1, 2012 (39:1 Md. R. 17)

Regulation .02B amended effective March 1, 2012 (39:1 Md. R. 17)

Regulation .03 repealed and new Regulation .03 adopted effective March 1, 2012 (39:1 Md. R. 17)

Regulation .06 repealed effective March 1, 2012 (39:1 Md. R. 17)