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  • 1Drug Control Administration, State of Maryland, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.

MSDA Journal : Journal of the Maryland State Dental Association
|July 1, 1996
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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pharmacy Law
  • Dental Practice Management

Background:

  • The Maryland Division of Drug Control performs pharmacy surveys to ensure appropriate prescribing of controlled substances.
  • These surveys can identify dentists with potential drug dependence issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the procedures for requesting and conducting pharmacy surveys in Maryland.
  • To outline the referral process for dentists identified with potential substance abuse.

Main Methods:

  • Review of procedures for pharmacy surveys conducted by the Division of Drug Control.
  • Description of the referral pathway involving the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners (SBDE) and the Dentists' Well-Being Committee.

Main Results:

  • Pharmacy surveys are conducted monthly to monitor controlled substance prescribing.
  • Dentists identified through surveys may be referred for evaluation and treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Pharmacy surveys are a key tool for identifying and addressing potential drug dependence in dentists.
  • A structured referral process ensures dentists receive necessary evaluation and treatment.