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Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 111.009. Limitation on Certain Prescriptions

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) In this section:

(1) “Controlled substance,” “opiate,” and “prescribe” have the meanings assigned by Section 481.002, Health and Safety Code.

(2) “National holiday” means a day described by Section 662.003(a), Government Code.

(b) The State Board of Dental Examiners by rule shall establish limits on the quantity of a controlled substance, including an opiate, that a dentist may prescribe to a patient as a teledentistry dental service.  Except as provided by Subsection (c), the rules may not authorize a dentist to prescribe more than is necessary to supply a patient for:

(1) if the prescription is for an opiate, a two-day period;  or

(2) if the prescription is for a controlled substance other than an opiate, a five-day period.

(c) For each day in a period described by Subsection (b)(1) or (2) that is a Saturday, Sunday, or national holiday, the period is extended to include the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or national holiday.

(d) Rules adopted under this section must comply with applicable federal laws and rules.

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