1. A. Drug Samples. A dentist is not required to have a limited dental drug dispensing permit to dispense drug samples if:

   1. (1) The sample complies with the labeling requirements contained in Health Occupations Article, §12-505, Annotated Code of Maryland, except that the labeling requirements may not apply if the dentist dispenses the drug:

      1. (a) In an emergency situation; or
      2. (b) As a sample dispensed in the regular course of the dentist’s practice;
   2. (2) No charge is made for the sample; and
   3. (3) The dentist enters an appropriate record in the patient’s chart.

2. B. Starter Dosages. A dentist is not required to have a limited dental drug dispensing permit to dispense starter dosages if:

   1. (1) The starter dosage complies with the labeling requirements contained in Health Occupations Article, §12-505, Annotated Code of Maryland, except that the labeling requirements may not apply if the dentist dispenses the drug:

      1. (a) In an emergency situation; or
      2. (b) As a starter dosage dispensed in the regular course of the dentist’s practice;
   2. (2) No charge is made for the starter dosage; and
   3. (3) The dentist enters an appropriate record in the patient’s chart.
3. C. Course of Treating a Patient. A dentist is not required to have a limited drug dispensing permit to administer a prescription drug in the course of treating a patient.

Authority: Health Occupations Article, §4-207(b), Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: July 20, 2015 (42:14 Md. R. 880)