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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
At least once each biennium, the department shall provide to license holders information on:
(1) prescribing and dispensing pain medications, with particular emphasis on Schedule II and Schedule III controlled substances;
(2) abusive and addictive behavior of certain persons who use prescription pain medications;
(3) common diversion strategies employed by certain persons who use prescription pain medications, including fraudulent prescription patterns; and
(4) the appropriate use of pain medications and the differences between addiction, pseudo-addiction, tolerance, and physical dependence.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 202.160. Information Provided to License Holders - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/occupations-code/occ-sect-202-160/
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