Maryland § 21-2A-04.3

§ 21-2A-04.3.

    A prescriber or pharmacist may authorize a prescriber delegate or pharmacist delegate to request prescription monitoring data on behalf of the prescriber or pharmacist if:

        (1)    The prescriber or pharmacist takes reasonable steps to ensure that the prescriber delegate or pharmacist delegate is competent in the use of the Program;

        (2)    The prescriber or pharmacist remains responsible for:

            (i)    Ensuring that access to the Program by the prescriber delegate or pharmacist delegate is limited to purposes authorized by law;

            (ii)    Protecting the confidentiality of the prescription monitoring data; and

            (iii)    Any breach of confidentiality by the prescriber delegate or pharmacist delegate; and

        (3)    The decision whether to prescribe or dispense a monitored prescription drug for a patient:

            (i)    Remains with the prescriber or pharmacist; and

            (ii)    Is reasonably informed by the prescription monitoring data obtained from the Program.