Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2A - Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
Section 21-2A-04.3 - Authorization of Prescriber Delegate or Pharmacist Delegate to Request Prescription Monitoring Data

A prescriber or pharmacist may authorize a prescriber delegate or pharmacist delegate to request prescription monitoring data on behalf of the prescriber or pharmacist if:
        (1)    The prescriber or pharmacist takes reasonable steps to ensure that the prescriber delegate or pharmacist delegate is competent in the use of the Program;
        (2)    The prescriber or pharmacist remains responsible for:
            (i)    Ensuring that access to the Program by the prescriber delegate or pharmacist delegate is limited to purposes authorized by law;
            (ii)    Protecting the confidentiality of the prescription monitoring data; and
            (iii)    Any breach of confidentiality by the prescriber delegate or pharmacist delegate; and
        (3)    The decision whether to prescribe or dispense a monitored prescription drug for a patient:
            (i)    Remains with the prescriber or pharmacist; and
            (ii)    Is reasonably informed by the prescription monitoring data obtained from the Program.

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