reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
TX Occ Code § 562.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle J - Pharmacy and Pharmacists|Chapter 562 - Practice by License Holder|Subchapter B. Other Practice by Pharmacist|Section 562.052. Release of Confidential Records

Sec. 562.052.  RELEASE OF CONFIDENTIAL RECORDS.  A confidential record is privileged and a pharmacist may release a confidential record only to:(1)  the patient or the patient's agent;(2)  a practitioner or another pharmacist if, in the pharmacist's professional judgment, the release is necessary to protect the patient's health and well-being;(3)  the board or to a person or another state or federal agency authorized by law to receive the confidential record;(4)  a law enforcement agency engaged in investigation of a suspected violation of Chapter 481 or 483, Health and Safety Code, or the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 (21 U.S.C. Section 801 et seq.);(5)  a person employed by a state agency that licenses a practitioner, if the person is performing the person's official duties;  or(6)  an insurance carrier or other third party payor authorized by the patient to receive the information.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 562.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle J - Pharmacy and Pharmacists|Chapter 562 - Practice by License Holder|Subchapter B. Other Practice by Pharmacist|Section 562.053. Reports to Board

Sec. 562.053.  REPORTS TO BOARD.  A pharmacist shall report in writing to the board not later than the 10th day after the date of a change of address or place of employment.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 562.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle J - Pharmacy and Pharmacists|Chapter 562 - Practice by License Holder|Subchapter B. Other Practice by Pharmacist|Section 562.054. Emergency Refills

Sec. 562.054.  EMERGENCY REFILLS.  (a)  A pharmacist may exercise the pharmacist's professional judgment in refilling a prescription for a prescription drug, other than a controlled substance listed in Schedule II as established by the commissioner of state health services under Chapter 481, Health and Safety Code, without the authorization of the prescribing practitioner if:(1)  failure to refill the prescription might result in an interruption of a therapeutic regimen or create patient suffering;(2)  either:(A)  a natural or manmade disaster has occurred that prohibits the pharmacist from being able to contact the practitioner; or(B)  the pharmacist is unable to contact the practitioner after reasonable effort;(3)  the quantity of prescription drug dispensed does not exceed a 72-hour supply;(4)  the pharmacist informs the patient or the patient's agent at the time of dispensing that the refill is being provided without the practitioner's authorization and that authorization of the practitioner is required for a future refill; and(5)  the pharmacist informs the practitioner of the emergency refill at the earliest reasonable time.(b)  Notwithstanding Subsection (a), in the event of a natural or manmade disaster, a pharmacist may dispense not more than a 30-day supply of a prescription drug, other than a controlled substance listed in Schedule II as established by the commissioner of state health services under Chapter 481, Health and Safety Code, without the authorization of the prescribing practitioner if:(1)  failure to refill the prescription might result in an interruption of a therapeutic regimen or create patient suffering;(2)  the natural or manmade disaster prohibits the pharmacist from being able to contact the practitioner;(3)  the governor has declared a state of disaster under Chapter 418, Government Code; and(4)  the board, through the executive director, has notified pharmacies in this state that pharmacists may dispense up to a 30-day supply of a prescription drug.(c)  The prescribing practitioner is not liable for an act or omission by a pharmacist in dispensing a prescription drug under Subsection (b).|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 567 (S.B. 1658), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Occ Code § 562.0541 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle J - Pharmacy and Pharmacists|Chapter 562 - Practice by License Holder|Subchapter B. Other Practice by Pharmacist|Section 562.0541. Emergency Refills of Insulin and Insulin-Related Equipment or Supplies

Sec. 562.0541.  EMERGENCY REFILLS OF INSULIN AND INSULIN-RELATED EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES.  (a)  In this section:(1)  "Insulin" includes an insulin analog and an insulin-like medication, regardless of the activation period or whether the solution is mixed before the prescription is dispensed.(2)  "Insulin-related equipment or supplies" includes needles, syringes, cartridge systems, prefilled pen systems, glucose meters, continuous glucose monitor supplies, and test strips, but excludes insulin pumps.(b)  A pharmacist may provide an emergency refill of insulin or insulin-related equipment or supplies if the pharmacist complies with this section and rules adopted under this section.(c)  Notwithstanding Section 562.054(a) and subject to Subsection (b) of this section, a pharmacist may exercise the pharmacist's professional judgment in refilling a prescription for insulin or insulin-related equipment or supplies without the authorization of the prescribing practitioner if the pharmacist:(1)  is unable to contact the practitioner after reasonable effort;(2)  is provided with documentation showing that the patient was previously prescribed insulin or insulin-related equipment or supplies by a practitioner;(3)  assesses the patient to determine whether the emergency refill is appropriate;(4)  creates a record that documents the patient's visit that includes a notation describing the documentation provided under Subdivision (2); and(5)  makes a reasonable attempt to inform the practitioner of the emergency refill at the earliest reasonable time.(d)  The quantity of an emergency refill of insulin may not exceed a 30-day supply. The quantity of an emergency refill of insulin-related equipment or supplies may not exceed the lesser of a 30-day supply or the smallest available package.(e)  The prescribing practitioner is not liable for an act or omission by a pharmacist in dispensing an emergency refill of insulin or insulin-related equipment or supplies under this section.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 679 (H.B. 1935), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Occ Code § 562.0545 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle J - Pharmacy and Pharmacists|Chapter 562 - Practice by License Holder|Subchapter B. Other Practice by Pharmacist|Section 562.0545. 90-Day Supply and Accelerated Refills

Sec. 562.0545.  90-DAY SUPPLY AND ACCELERATED REFILLS.  A pharmacist may dispense up to a 90-day supply of a dangerous drug pursuant to a valid prescription that specifies the dispensing of a lesser amount followed by periodic refills of that amount if:(1)  the total quantity of dosage units dispensed does not exceed the total quantity of dosage units authorized by the prescriber on the original prescription, including refills;(2)  the patient consents to the dispensing of up to a 90-day supply and the physician has been notified electronically or by telephone;(3)  the physician has not specified on the prescription that dispensing the prescription in an initial amount followed by periodic refills is medically necessary;(4)  the dangerous drug is not a psychotropic drug; and(5)  the patient is at least 18 years of age.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 303 (H.B. 2069), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 562.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle J - Pharmacy and Pharmacists|Chapter 562 - Practice by License Holder|Subchapter B. Other Practice by Pharmacist|Section 562.055. Report to Texas Department of Health

Sec. 562.055.  REPORT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.  A pharmacist shall report to the Texas Department of Health any unusual or increased prescription rates, unusual types of prescriptions, or unusual trends in pharmacy visits that may be caused by bioterrorism, epidemic or pandemic disease, or novel and highly fatal infectious agents or biological toxins that might pose a substantial risk of a significant number of human fatalities or incidents of permanent or long-term disability.  Prescription-related events that require a report include:(1)  an unusual increase in the number of:(A)  prescriptions to treat respiratory or gastrointestinal complaints or fever;(B)  prescriptions for antibiotics;  and(C)  requests for information on over-the-counter pharmaceuticals to treat respiratory or gastrointestinal complaints or fever;  and(2)  any prescription that treats a disease that is relatively uncommon and has bioterrorism potential.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1312, Sec. 8, eff. June 21, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 562.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle J - Pharmacy and Pharmacists|Chapter 562 - Practice by License Holder|Subchapter B. Other Practice by Pharmacist|Section 562.056. Practitioner-Patient Relationship Required

Sec. 562.056.  PRACTITIONER-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP REQUIRED.  (a)  Before dispensing a prescription, a pharmacist shall determine, in the exercise of sound professional judgment, that the prescription is a valid prescription.  A pharmacist may not dispense a prescription drug if the pharmacist knows or should know that the prescription was issued without a valid practitioner-patient relationship.(a-1)  To be a valid prescription, a prescription must be issued for a legitimate medical purpose by a practitioner acting in the usual course of the practitioner's professional practice.  The responsibility for the proper prescribing and dispensing of prescription drugs is on the prescribing practitioner, but a corresponding responsibility rests with the pharmacist who fills the prescription.(b)  This section does not prohibit a pharmacist from dispensing a prescription when a valid practitioner-patient relationship is not present in an emergency.(c)  For purposes of this section and Section 562.112, a valid practitioner-patient relationship is present between a practitioner providing telemedicine medical services or teledentistry dental services and the patient receiving the services if the practitioner has complied with the requirements for establishing such a relationship in accordance with Section 111.005.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1345 (S.B. 410), Sec. 21, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 583 (S.B. 869), Sec. 13, eff. June 14, 2013.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 599 (S.B. 460), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 205 (S.B. 1107), Sec. 4, eff. May 27, 2017.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 811 (H.B. 2056), Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Occ Code § 562.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle J - Pharmacy and Pharmacists|Chapter 562 - Practice by License Holder|Subchapter B. Other Practice by Pharmacist|Section 562.057. Administration of Epinephrine

Sec. 562.057.  ADMINISTRATION OF EPINEPHRINE. (a)  A pharmacist may administer epinephrine through an auto-injector device in accordance with this section.(b)  The board shall adopt rules designed to protect the public health and safety to implement this section.  The rules must provide that a pharmacist may administer epinephrine through an auto-injector device to a patient in an emergency situation.(c)  A pharmacist may maintain, administer, and dispose of epinephrine auto-injector devices only in accordance with rules adopted by the board under this section.(d)  A pharmacist who administers epinephrine through an auto-injector device to a patient shall report the use to the patient's primary care physician, as identified by the patient, if the patient has a primary care physician.(e)  A pharmacist who in good faith administers epinephrine through an auto-injector device in accordance with the requirements of this section is not liable for civil damages for an act performed in the administration unless the act is wilfully or wantonly negligent.  A pharmacist may not receive remuneration for the administration of epinephrine through an auto-injector device but may seek reimbursement for the cost of the epinephrine auto-injector device.(f)  The administration of epinephrine through an auto-injector device to a patient in accordance with the requirements of this section does not constitute the unlawful practice of any health care profession.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1253 (H.B. 1550), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2016.|
TX Occ Code § 562.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle J - Pharmacy and Pharmacists|Chapter 562 - Practice by License Holder|Subchapter C. Practice by Pharmacy|Section 562.101. Supervision of Pharmacy

Sec. 562.101.  SUPERVISION OF PHARMACY.  (a)  A pharmacy is required to be under the supervision of a pharmacist as provided by this section.(b)  A Class A or Class B pharmacy is required to be under the continuous on-site supervision of a pharmacist during the time the pharmacy is open for pharmacy services.(c)  A Class C pharmacy that is in an institution with more than 100 beds is required to be under the continuous on-site supervision of a pharmacist during the time the pharmacy is open for pharmacy services.(d)  A Class C pharmacy that is in an institution with 100 beds or fewer is required to have the services of a pharmacist on a part-time or consulting basis according to the needs of the institution.(e)  A Class D pharmacy is required to be under the continuous supervision of a pharmacist whose services are required according to the needs of the pharmacy.(f)  A Class E pharmacy is required to be under the continuous on-site supervision of a pharmacist and shall designate one pharmacist licensed to practice pharmacy by the regulatory or licensing agency of the state in which the Class E pharmacy is located to serve as the pharmacist-in-charge of the Class E pharmacy.(f-1)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 965 (S.B. 683), Sec. 7(1), and Ch. 1144 (H.B. 2847), Sec. 4.006(1), eff. September 1, 2019.(g)  For a pharmacy license classification established under Section 560.053, the board shall adopt rules that provide for the supervision of the pharmacy by a pharmacist.  Supervision under the board rules must require at least continuous supervision by a pharmacist according to the needs of the pharmacy.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 941, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1345 (S.B. 410), Sec. 41, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 965 (S.B. 683), Sec. 7(1), eff. September 1, 2019.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1144 (H.B. 2847), Sec. 4.006(1), eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 562.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle J - Pharmacy and Pharmacists|Chapter 562 - Practice by License Holder|Subchapter C. Practice by Pharmacy|Section 562.102. Confidential Record

Sec. 562.102.  CONFIDENTIAL RECORD.  A pharmacy shall comply with Section 562.052 concerning the release of a confidential record.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 562.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle J - Pharmacy and Pharmacists|Chapter 562 - Practice by License Holder|Subchapter C. Practice by Pharmacy|Section 562.103. Display of Licenses by Pharmacy

Sec. 562.103.  DISPLAY OF LICENSES BY PHARMACY.  (a)  A pharmacy shall display in the pharmacy in full public view the license under which the pharmacy operates.(b)  A Class A or Class C pharmacy that serves the public shall:(1)  display the word "pharmacy" or a similar word or symbol as determined by the board in a prominent place on the front of the pharmacy; and(2)  display in public view the license of the pharmacist-in-charge of the pharmacy.(c)  A pharmacy shall maintain and make available to the public on request proof that each pharmacist, pharmacist-intern, pharmacy technician, and pharmacist technician trainee working in the pharmacy holds the appropriate license or registration.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 583 (S.B. 869), Sec. 14, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Occ Code § 562.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle J - Pharmacy and Pharmacists|Chapter 562 - Practice by License Holder|Subchapter C. Practice by Pharmacy|Section 562.104. Toll-Free Telephone Number Required

Sec. 562.104.  TOLL-FREE TELEPHONE NUMBER REQUIRED.  A pharmacy whose primary business is to dispense a prescription drug or device under a prescription drug order to a patient located outside the area covered by the pharmacy's telephone area code shall provide a toll-free telephone line that is answered during normal business hours to enable communication between a patient or the patient's physician and a pharmacist at the pharmacy who has access to the patient's records.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 562.1045 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle J - Pharmacy and Pharmacists|Chapter 562 - Practice by License Holder|Subchapter C. Practice by Pharmacy|Section 562.1045. Linking Internet Sites

Sec. 562.1045.  LINKING INTERNET SITES.  (a)  This section applies only to a pharmacy that:(1)  maintains a generally accessible Internet site;  and(2)  sells or distributes drugs through the Internet.(b)  A pharmacy subject to this section shall link its site to the Internet site maintained by the board.  The link must be:(1)  on the pharmacy's initial home page;  and(2)  if the pharmacy sells drugs through its site, on the page where the sale occurs.(c)  A pharmacy subject to this section shall post:(1)  on its initial home page general information on how to file a complaint about the pharmacy with the board; and(2)  specific information on how to file a complaint with the board not more than two links away from its initial home page.(d)  Information under Subsection (c) must include the board's telephone number, mailing address, and Internet website address.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 972, Sec. 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1345 (S.B. 410), Sec. 23, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Occ Code § 562.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle J - Pharmacy and Pharmacists|Chapter 562 - Practice by License Holder|Subchapter C. Practice by Pharmacy|Section 562.105. Maintenance of Records

Sec. 562.105.  MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS.  A pharmacy shall maintain a permanent record of:(1)  any civil litigation initiated against the pharmacy by a resident of this state;  or(2)  a complaint that arises out of a prescription for a resident of this state that was lost during delivery.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 562.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle J - Pharmacy and Pharmacists|Chapter 562 - Practice by License Holder|Subchapter C. Practice by Pharmacy|Section 562.106. Notification

Sec. 562.106.  NOTIFICATION.(a)  A pharmacy shall report in writing to the board not later than the 10th day after the date of:(1)  a permanent closing of the pharmacy;(2)  a change of ownership of the pharmacy;(3)  a change of the person designated as the pharmacist-in-charge of the pharmacy;(4)  a sale or transfer of any controlled substance or dangerous drug as a result of the permanent closing or change of ownership of the pharmacy;(5)  any matter or occurrence that the board requires by rule to be reported;(6)  as determined by the board, an out-of-state purchase of any controlled substance;(7)  a final order against the pharmacy license holder by the regulatory or licensing agency of the state in which the pharmacy is located if the pharmacy is located in another state; or(8)  a final order against a pharmacist who is designated as the pharmacist-in-charge of the pharmacy by the regulatory or licensing agency of the state in which the pharmacy is located if the pharmacy is located in another state.(a-1)  A pharmacy shall report in writing to the board not later than the 30th day before the date of a change of location of the pharmacy.(b)  A pharmacy shall report in writing to the board a theft or significant loss of any controlled substance immediately on discovery of the theft or loss.  The pharmacy shall include with the report a list of all controlled substances stolen or lost.(c)  A pharmacy shall report in writing to the board a disaster, accident, or emergency that may affect the strength, purity, or labeling of a drug, medication, device, or other material used in the diagnosis or treatment of injury, illness, or disease, immediately on the occurrence of the disaster, accident, or emergency.(d)  The reporting pharmacy shall maintain a copy of any notification required by this section or Section 562.053 for two years and make the copy available for inspection.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (S.B. 1100), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 599 (S.B. 460), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 562.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle J - Pharmacy and Pharmacists|Chapter 562 - Practice by License Holder|Subchapter C. Practice by Pharmacy|Section 562.107. Written Consumer Information Required

Sec. 562.107.  WRITTEN CONSUMER INFORMATION REQUIRED.  (a)  Each pharmacy shall make available to a consumer written information designed for the consumer that provides at a minimum:(1)  the therapeutic use of a drug;  and(2)  the names of generically equivalent drugs.(b)  The information must be in a conspicuous location that is easily accessible to pharmacy customers.  The information shall be periodically updated, as necessary, to reflect a change in the information.(c)  On request by a consumer, the pharmacy shall make available to the consumer the cost index ratio of the prescribed drug and any generic equivalents of the prescribed drug.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|