(a) A pharmacist may refuse to dispense or refill a prescription if the decision is based on professional judgment, experience, knowledge, or available reference materials.
(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, if a pharmacist refuses to dispense or refill a prescription, the pharmacist shall, to the extent practicable, notify the authorized prescriber that the prescription or refill was refused within 72 hours after the refusal.
(2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply if a pharmacist is unable to determine the name of the authorized prescriber.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 12 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies
Subtitle 5 - Practice of Pharmacy and Operation of Pharmacies
Section 12-501 - Refusal to Dispense or Refill Prescription
Section 12-502 - Pharmaceutical Information
Section 12-504 - Substitution of Generic Equivalent for Brand Name Drug Products
Section 12-504.1 - Dispensing Biological Products
Section 12-505 - Labeling Requirements for Prescription Medicines
Section 12-506 - Guidelines for Unauthorized Refills
Section 12-507 - Consultation With Medical Assistance Recipients and Caregivers; Records
Section 12-508 - Administration of Vaccinations
Section 12-509 - Administration of Drugs
Section 12-510 - Compounded Nonsterile or Sterile Preparations
Section 12-511 - Prescribing and Dispensing Contraceptives by Pharmacist Authorized
Section 12-512 - Single Dispensing of Prescription Drugs by Pharmacist