§ 13-5302
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§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.