{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-health-general-13-5302","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Health - General § 13–5302","heading":"","body":"(a) There is a Nonoccupational Postexposure Prophylaxis (nPEP) Standing Order Program.\n(b) The Program shall:\n(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\n(2) Operate in accordance with the procedures approved by the Department with the advice and approval of the Board.\n(c) The Department shall adopt regulations:\n(1) Necessary for the administration of the Program; and\n(2) That address the needs of specific populations including victims of sexual assault and pediatric patients.\n(d) The Department may:\n(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;\n(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:\n(i) Avoiding exposure to HIV;\n(ii) Responding to exposure to HIV with the appropriate use of nPEP;\n(iii) Access to nPEP and the appropriate follow–up after the administration of nPEP; and\n(iv) Engagement in additional care including:\n1. Access to pre–exposure prophylaxis (PrEP); and\n2. Harm reduction programs for patients with continuing risk of exposures; and\n(3) Collect and report data on the operation and results of the Program.","path":["Article - Health - General"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=ghg\u0026section=13-5302","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:58:48Z","sha256":"4b9eb592c4923c8212edfd7734b306d01004ad9ec6cb656d7feddab9172468e5","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-health-general-13-5301","next":"us-md/md.-code-health-general-13-5303"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}