1. A. An automated medication system may only be used if:

   1. (1) Records concerning transactions or operations are maintained in accordance with Regulation .11 of this chapter;
   2. (2) A responsible pharmacist has been designated by the permit holder to supervise and manage the operations of the centralized automated medication system; and

   3. (3) The permit holder ensures that:

      1. (a) Patients have prompt access to pharmacy services necessary for the provision of good pharmaceutical care as defined in Health Occupations Article, §12-101, Annotated Code of Maryland;
      2. (b) The centralized automated medication system maintains the integrity of the information in the system and protects patient confidentiality; and
      3. (c) The centralized automated medication system is subject to a quality assurance program in accordance with Regulation .10 of this chapter.

2. B. A permit holder shall indicate on the initial, renewal, and reinstatement applications:

   1. (1) Whether the permit holder operates a centralized automated medication system; and
   2. (2) Any other information regarding the system that the Board considers necessary to determine compliance with this chapter.

Authority: Health Occupations Article, §§12-205(a) and 12-605, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: August 5, 2002 (29:15 Md. R. 1142)

Chapter revised effective October 1, 2012 (39:7 Md. R. 493)