Maryland Laws

Direct Dispensing of Controlled Substances Laws

Question:

Are physicians required to register with a state agency or professional board prior to direct dispensing?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 6 section of law
Citation:
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    (a)    (1)   Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person shall be registered by the Department before the person manufactures, distributes, or dispenses a controlled dangerous substance in the State. see full law
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    (j)   “Department” means the Maryland Department of Health. see full law
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    B. A licensee may not dispense prescription drugs until a written permit is received from the appropriate Board, except that a written permit is not required in order to dispense starter dosages or samples provided without charge. see full law
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    (1) "Board" means the Board of Dental Examiners, the Board of Physicians, or the Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners. see full law
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    (4) "Department" means the Maryland Department of Health. see full law
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    A. Requirement. A person shall register with the Department and obtain and maintain a registration certificate before the person:(1) Manufactures, distributes, or dispenses controlled dangerous substances; see full law