Maryland Laws

Direct Dispensing of Controlled Substances Laws

Question:

Are Physicians expressly granted the authority to directly dispense controlled substances to patients?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 3 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    (2)   This title does not prohibit: see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    (ii)   A licensed dentist, physician, or podiatrist from personally preparing and dispensing the dentist’s, physician’s, or podiatrist’s prescriptions when:1.   The dentist, physician, or podiatrist:A.    Has applied to the board of licensure in this State which licensed the dentist, physician, or podiatrist;B.    Has demonstrated to the satisfaction of that board that the dispensing of prescription drugs or devices by the dentist, physician, or podiatrist is in the public interest;C.    Has received a written permit from that board to dispense prescription drugs or devices except that a written permit is not required in order to dispense starter dosages or samples without charge; andD.    Posts a sign conspicuously positioned and readable regarding the process for resolving incorrectly filled prescriptions or includes written information regarding the process with each prescription dispensed; see full law
  • citation 3: see full citation
    (2)   “In the public interest” means the dispensing of drugs or devices by a licensed dentist, physician, or podiatrist to a patient when a pharmacy is not conveniently available to the patient. see full law