Maryland § 13-5302

§ 13-5302.

    (a)    There is a Nonoccupational Postexposure Prophylaxis (nPEP) Standing Order Program.

    (b)    The Program shall:

        (1)    Authorize a pharmacist who is registered with the Program to dispense nPEP through a standing order in accordance with § 13–5203 of this subtitle; and

        (2)    Operate in accordance with the procedures approved by the Department with the advice and approval of the Board.

    (c)    The Department shall adopt regulations:

        (1)    Necessary for the administration of the Program; and

        (2)    That address the needs of specific populations including victims of sexual assault and pediatric patients.

    (d)    The Department may:

        (1)    Collect fees necessary for the administration of the Program, unless the patient qualifies for nPEP through the Program for Preventing HIV Infection for Rape Victims established under § 11–1008 of the Criminal Procedure Article;

        (2)    Administer the Program and establish a standardized set of guidelines for pharmacists participating in the Program to use in developing and conducting patient education and training on nPEP that includes:

            (i)    Avoiding exposure to HIV;

            (ii)    Responding to exposure to HIV with the appropriate use of nPEP;

            (iii)    Access to nPEP and the appropriate follow–up after the administration of nPEP; and

            (iv)    Engagement in additional care including:

                1.    Access to pre–exposure prophylaxis (PrEP); and

                2.    Harm reduction programs for patients with continuing risk of exposures; and

        (3)    Collect and report data on the operation and results of the Program.