Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 562.0541. Emergency Refills of Insulin and Insulin-Related Equipment or Supplies

(1) “Insulin” includes an insulin analog and an insulin-like medication, regardless of the activation period or whether the solution is mixed before the prescription is dispensed.

(2) “Insulin-related equipment or supplies” includes needles, syringes, cartridge systems, prefilled pen systems, glucose meters, continuous glucose monitor supplies, and test strips, but excludes insulin pumps.

(1) is unable to contact the practitioner after reasonable effort;

(2) is provided with documentation showing that the patient was previously prescribed insulin or insulin-related equipment or supplies by a practitioner;

(3) assesses the patient to determine whether the emergency refill is appropriate;

(4) creates a record that documents the patient's visit that includes a notation describing the documentation provided under Subdivision (2);  and

(5) makes a reasonable attempt to inform the practitioner of the emergency refill at the earliest reasonable time.