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TX HB2743
TX HB2743Relating to the use of electronic prescriptions for the prescribing or dispensing of Schedule II controlled substances.
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Introduced
03/02/2017
03/02/2017
In Committee
03/28/2017
03/28/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/30/2017
05/30/2017
Introduced Session
85th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the use of electronic prescriptions for the prescribing or dispensing of Schedule II controlled substances.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Texas Health and Safety Code to require the use of electronic prescriptions for the prescribing or dispensing of Schedule II controlled substances, with some exceptions. The exceptions include prescriptions issued by veterinarians, prescriptions filled outside of Texas, and cases where electronic prescribing is unavailable due to technological failures or other exceptional circumstances. The Texas Board of Pharmacy is authorized to grant waivers from the electronic prescribing requirement in cases of economic hardship, technological limitations, or other exceptional circumstances. The changes in the law apply only to prescriptions issued on or after January 1, 2018, and the bill takes effect on September 1, 2017.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left pending in committee (on 04/11/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.legis.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=85R&Bill=HB2743 |
| BillText | http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/85R/billtext/html/HB02743I.htm |
| Bill | http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/85R/billtext/pdf/HB02743I.pdf |
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