Informal Comment Period for Certain Regulations
The informal comment period is open from
June 20- July 18, 2025 for the following COMAR sections
10.34.01 - Disciplinary Proceedings
10.34.02 Examination for Licensure and Professional Experience Programs
10.34.03 Institutional Pharmacy
10.34.10 Pharmacists, Pharmacy Intern, and Pharmacy Technician Code of Conduct
10.34.11 Disciplinary Sanctions, Monetary Penalties, and Civil Fines
10.34.13 Reinstatement of Expired Licenses for Pharmacists
10.34.14 Opening and Closing of Pharmacies
10.34.15 Licensure by Reciprocity
10.34.16 Portable Drug Kits for Licensed Home Health Agencies, Hospices, and Home Infusion Providers Licensed as Residential Service Agencies
10.34.17 Waiver of Full Service Requirements for Recognized Pharmaceutical Specialties
10.34.25 Delivery of Prescriptions
10.34.28 Automated Medication Systems
10.34.29 Drug Therapy Management
10.34.31 Dispensing or Distributing at a Setting That Does Not Possess a Pharmacy Permit
10.34.32 Pharmacist Administration of Vaccinations
10.34.33 Prescription Drug Repository Program
10.34.35 Infusion Pharmacy Services in an Alternate Site Care Environment
10.34.36 Pharmaceutical Services to Residents in Assisted Living and Programs and Group Homes
10.34.38 Pharmacy Interns
10.34.39 Pharmacists Administration of Self Administered Drug
Please email your comments to:
Deena Speights-Napata, MA.
Executive Director
Maryland Board of Pharmacy
deena.speights-napata@maryland.gov
The comments will be reviewed by the board and considered for incorporation in the regulation if appropriate.
The format comment period will begin when the regulations are sent to the Department of Regulations Office of Policy Coordination and accepted for posting in the Maryland Register.
Comments can be submitted during the informal and formal process.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact:
Deena Speights-Napata, M.A.
Executive Director
Maryland Board of Pharmacy
deena.speights-napata@maryland.gov
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Distributor Renewal Update
The Board issued renewal notices on March 5, 2025, with a recommendation to submit completed renewal applications by May 1, 2025, to ensure uninterrupted operations.
However, the Board,has received a number of applications that were either incomplete or sent very close to the deadline. These two factors have contributed to the current delay being experienced in the renewal process.
The good news is that the board is allowing distributors to continue operations in Maryland while their renewal applications are under review.
We will contact you if any issues arise during the review of your application. Please note that applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received. Also please do not call or email asking about the status of your renewal, as that only further slows down the process.
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NOTICE TO DISTRIBUTORS
ALL DISTRIBUTOR PERMITS WILL EXPIRE MAY 31, 2025.
To maintain an active permit status, be aware that the distributor renewal application must be postmarked by May 31, 2025. If the renewal application is postmarked after the deadline, a paper reinstatement application and fee of $3,250 ($1,750 renewal fee and a $1,500 reinstatement fee) will be required.
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