§ 5-501. Dispensing of certain substances listed in Schedule II

   (a) Written prescription required. -- Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not dispense a controlled dangerous substance without a written prescription from an authorized provider if the substance is:

   (1) listed in Schedule II; and

   (2) a drug to which § 21-220 of the Health - General Article applies.

(b) Exceptions. -- A controlled dangerous substance to which subsection (a) of this section applies may be dispensed without a written prescription by:

   (1) an authorized provider who:

      (i) is not a pharmacist; and

      (ii) dispenses the controlled dangerous substance directly to an ultimate user; or

   (2) a pharmacist if:

      (i) an emergency exists;

      (ii) the pharmacist dispenses the drug under regulations of the Department on an oral prescription that the pharmacist reduces promptly to writing and keeps on file; and

      (iii) federal law authorizes the oral prescription.

(c) Records and inventories. -- A prescription for a controlled dangerous substance listed in Schedule II shall be kept on file in conformity with the requirements for records and inventories under § 5-306 of this title.

(d) Refill prohibited. -- A person may not refill a prescription for a controlled dangerous substance listed in Schedule II.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 285(a); 2002, ch. 26, § 2.