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Routine transfers may finish same day midweek but slip over July Saturdays when staffing and tourist volume spike. Controlled medications need prescriber authorization that can take 24–48 hours. Start the process before you cross the Route 50 bridge on arrival Friday.
Sources: Atlantic General Hospital · Visit Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
