Maryland Laws

Direct Dispensing of Controlled Substances Laws

Question:

To whom may a physician delegate direct dispensing?

Answer:
  • Physician Assistant
This answer is derived from 2 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    (12) "Delegation agreement" means a document that is executed by a supervising physician and a physician assistant containing the requirements of Health Occupation Article, §15-302, Annotated Code of Maryland, and this chapter. see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    A. In order for a primary supervising physician to delegate prescriptive authority, the primary supervising physician shall ensure that the delegation agreement includes:(1) A statement describing whether the physician intends to delegate any of the following:(a) Prescribing of:(i) Controlled dangerous substances;(ii) Prescription drugs; or(iii) Medical devices;(b) Giving verbal, written, or electronic orders for medications;(c) Dispensing starter dosages or drug samples; see full law