Overview / Abstract: |
This module will address the laws relating to a physician's legal right to dispense prescription drugs, which the physician prescribes to his or her patients. The requirements and process for obtaining permission from the appropriate state board will be covered. Through learning exercises and online course presentations, the module will emphasize requirements for labeling, filing, inspections and other laws that previously had been primarily directed toward pharmacies. Situations where a prescriber can dispense a prescription drug without the necessity of obtaining special permission from his or her state board will be detailed. Learning Objectives: 1. Identify the location of publicly accessible physician dispensing statute and up-to-date dispensing regulations; The Physician Dispensing in Maryland Series The purpose of the Physician Dispensing in Maryland Educational Series is to: Promote consistency and high quality dispensing of prescription medications in all settings in Maryland; and Successful completion requires the learner to complete all practice based activity components including the audiovisual presentations, post-test, and Activity Evaluation. Participants must receive a score of at least 70% on the post-test in order to receive credit. The post-test may be taken up to three (3) times. Disclosure and Transparency in CME/CPD: Disclosures Accreditation Statement: Designation Statements: Dispensing: CME Credit: In order to receive CME credit for participation in these modules the learner is required to complete a post-test and achieve a score of 70% or higher for each module. ACPE Credit |
Expiration |
Jun 21, 2019 |
Discipline(s) |
Dental CDE, Pharmacy CPE, Physician CME |
Format |
Online, Webinar / Webcast / Video |
Cost |
$425 for Non-member Physicians $150 for MedChi Physicians |
Credits / Hours |
1.0 credit hours |
Accreditation |
ACCME, ACPE |
Presenters / Authors / Faculty |
Frank Palumbo, JD, PhD, Professor and Executive Director of the Center on Drugs and Public Policy, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy |
Activity Specialities / Related Topics |
Regulatory / Compliance / Risk Mgt, Podiatry, Law / Legal, Government / Regulatory, Dentistry General, Administration / Management |
Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers |
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society, and The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. MedChi is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. |
Keywords / Search Terms |
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy: CIPS Knowledge Enterprise CIPS, University of Maryland, Physician Dispensing, Maryland Law, Law, |