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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to automated pharmacy systems. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Sections 562.109(a), (b), (d), and (e), |
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Occupations Code, are amended to read as follows: |
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(a) In this section, "automated pharmacy system" means a |
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mechanical system that: |
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(1) dispenses prescription drugs; [and] |
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(2) delivers completed prescription drug orders; and |
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(3) maintains related transaction information. |
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(b) A Class A or Class C pharmacy may provide pharmacy |
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services through an automated pharmacy system in a facility that is |
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not at the same location as the Class A or Class C pharmacy. The |
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pharmacist in charge of the Class A or Class C pharmacy is |
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responsible for filling and loading the storage containers for: |
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(1) medication stored in bulk at the facility; or |
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(2) completed prescription drug orders. |
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(d) An automated pharmacy system may be located only at: |
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(1) a health care facility regulated by the state; or |
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(2) in a secure location approved by the board. |
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(e) The board shall adopt rules regarding the use of an |
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automated pharmacy system under this section, including: |
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(1) the types of health care facilities or secure |
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locations at which an automated pharmacy system may be located[,
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which shall include a facility regulated under Chapter 142, 242, or
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252, Health and Safety Code]; |
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(2) recordkeeping requirements; [and] |
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(3) security requirements; and |
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(4) patient counseling requirements. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2007. |