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TITLE 22EXAMINING BOARDS
PART 15TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY
CHAPTER 291PHARMACIES
SUBCHAPTER BCOMMUNITY PHARMACY (CLASS A)
RULE §291.34Records

    (C) A pharmacist may not dispense a facsimile prescription drug order for a dangerous drug or controlled substance issued by a practitioner licensed in the Dominion of Canada or the United Mexican States unless the practitioner is also licensed in Texas.

  (6) Original prescription drug order records.

    (A) Original prescriptions may be dispensed only in accordance with the prescriber's authorization as indicated on the original prescription drug order, including clarifications to the order given to the pharmacist by the practitioner or the practitioner's agent and recorded on the prescription.

    (B) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, a pharmacist may dispense a quantity less than indicated on the original prescription drug order at the request of the patient or patient's agent.

    (C) Original prescriptions shall be maintained by the pharmacy in numerical order and remain legible for a period of two years from the date of filling or the date of the last refill dispensed.

    (D) If an original prescription drug order is changed, such prescription order shall be invalid and of no further force and effect; if additional drugs are to be dispensed, a new prescription drug order with a new and separate number is required. However, an original prescription drug order for a dangerous drug may be changed in accordance with paragraph (10) of this subsection relating to accelerated refills.

    (E) Original prescriptions shall be maintained in three separate files as follows:

      (i) prescriptions for controlled substances listed in Schedule II;

      (ii) prescriptions for controlled substances listed in Schedules III-V; and

      (iii) prescriptions for dangerous drugs and nonprescription drugs.

    (F) Original prescription records other than prescriptions for Schedule II controlled substances may be stored in a system that is capable of producing a direct image of the original prescription record, e.g., a digitalized imaging system. If original prescription records are stored in a direct imaging system, the following is applicable:

      (i) the record of refills recorded on the original prescription must also be stored in this system;

      (ii) the original prescription records must be maintained in numerical order and separated in three files as specified in subparagraph (D) of this paragraph; and

      (iii) the pharmacy must provide immediate access to equipment necessary to render the records easily readable.

  (7) Prescription drug order information.

    (A) All original prescriptions shall bear:

      (i) the name of the patient, or if such drug is for an animal, the species of such animal and the name of the owner;

      (ii) the address of the patient; provided, however, that a prescription for a dangerous drug is not required to bear the address of the patient if such address is readily retrievable on another appropriate, uniformly maintained pharmacy record, such as medication records;

      (iii) the name, address and telephone number of the practitioner at the practitioner's usual place of business, legibly printed or stamped, and if for a controlled substance, the DEA registration number of the practitioner;

      (iv) the name and strength of the drug prescribed;

      (v) the quantity prescribed numerically, and if for a controlled substance:

        (I) numerically, followed by the number written as a word, if the prescription is written;

        (II) numerically, if the prescription is electronic; or

        (III) if the prescription is communicated orally or telephonically, as transcribed by the receiving pharmacist;

      (vi) directions for use;

      (vii) the intended use for the drug unless the practitioner determines the furnishing of this information is not in the best interest of the patient;

      (viii) the date of issuance;

      (ix) if a faxed prescription:

        (I) a statement that indicates that the prescription has been faxed (e.g., Faxed to); and

        (II) if transmitted by a designated agent, the name of the designated agent;

      (x) if electronically transmitted:

        (I) the date the prescription drug order was electronically transmitted to the pharmacy, if different from the date of issuance of the prescription; and

        (II) if transmitted by a designated agent, the name of the designated agent; and

      (xi) if issued by an advanced practice nurse or physician assistant in accordance with Subtitle B, Chapter 157, Occupations Code:

        (I) the name, address, telephone number, and if the prescription is for a controlled substance, the DEA number of the supervising practitioner; and

        (II) the address and telephone number of the clinic where the prescription drug order was carried out or signed; and

      (xii) if communicated orally or telephonically:

        (I) the initials or identification code of the transcribing pharmacist; and

        (II) the name of the prescriber or prescriber's agent communicating the prescription information.

    (B) At the time of dispensing, a pharmacist is responsible for documenting the following information on either the original hardcopy prescription or in the pharmacy's data processing system:

      (i) the unique identification number of the prescription drug order;

      (ii) the initials or identification code of the dispensing pharmacist;

      (iii) the initials or identification code of the pharmacy technician or pharmacy technician trainee performing data entry of the prescription, if applicable;

      (iv) the quantity dispensed, if different from the quantity prescribed;

      (v) the date of dispensing, if different from the date of issuance; and

      (vi) the brand name or manufacturer of the drug or biological product actually dispensed, if the drug was prescribed by generic name or interchangeable biological name or if a drug or interchangeable biological product other than the one prescribed was dispensed pursuant to the provisions of the Act, Chapters 562 and 563.

    (C) Prescription drug orders may be utilized as authorized in Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 19 of the Texas Administrative Code.

      (i) A prescription drug order is not required to bear the information specified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph if the drug is prescribed for administration to an ultimate user who is institutionalized in a licensed health care institution (e.g., nursing home, hospice, hospital). Such prescription drug orders must contain the following information:

        (I) the full name of the patient;

        (II) the date of issuance;

        (III) the name, strength, and dosage form of the drug prescribed;

        (IV) directions for use; and

        (V) the signature(s) required by 40 TAC §19.1506.

      (ii) Prescription drug orders for dangerous drugs shall not be dispensed following one year after the date of issuance unless the authorized prescriber renews the prescription drug order.

      (iii) Controlled substances shall not be dispensed pursuant to a prescription drug order under this subparagraph.

  (8) Refills.

    (A) General information.

      (i) Refills may be dispensed only in accordance with the prescriber's authorization as indicated on the original prescription drug order except as authorized in paragraph (10) of this subsection relating to accelerated refills.

      (ii) If there are no refill instructions on the original prescription drug order (which shall be interpreted as no refills authorized) or if all refills authorized on the original prescription drug order have been dispensed, authorization from the prescribing practitioner shall be obtained prior to dispensing any refills and documented as specified in subsection (l) of this section.

    (B) Refills of prescription drug orders for dangerous drugs or nonprescription drugs.

      (i) Prescription drug orders for dangerous drugs or nonprescription drugs may not be refilled after one year from the date of issuance of the original prescription drug order.

      (ii) If one year has expired from the date of issuance of an original prescription drug order for a dangerous drug or nonprescription drug, authorization shall be obtained from the prescribing practitioner prior to dispensing any additional quantities of the drug.

    (C) Refills of prescription drug orders for Schedules III-V controlled substances.

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