TITLE: Relating to the practice of pharmacy and the refusal to dispense prescriptions.

SUMMARY: Relating to the practice of pharmacy and the refusal to dispense prescriptions.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the practice of pharmacy and the refusal to dispense prescriptions. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Chapter 562, Occupations Code, is amended by adding Section 562.058 to read as follows: 562.058 REFUSAL TO DISPENSE A PRESCRIPTION A pharmacist may not substitute his or her personal judgment for the prescribing physician's medical judgment. The fact that a prescription is being made for an off-label purpose is not a valid basis to refuse to dispense a prescription. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.