Sec. 554.011. PILOT AND DEMONSTRATION RESEARCH PROJECTS. (a) The board may approve pilot and demonstration research projects for innovative applications in the practice of pharmacy.
(b) The board shall specify the procedures to be followed in applying for approval of a project.
(c) The approval may include a provision granting an exception to any rule adopted under this subtitle. The board may extend the time an exception to a rule is granted as necessary for the board to adopt an amendment or modification of the rule. The board may condition approval of a project on compliance with this section and rules adopted under this section.
(d) A project may not include therapeutic substitution or substitution of a medical device used in patient care.
(e) This section does not expand the definition of pharmacy under this subtitle.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.302(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle J - Pharmacy and Pharmacists
Chapter 554 - Board Powers and Duties; Rulemaking Authority
Subchapter A. Powers and Duties
Section 554.001. General Powers and Duties of Board
Section 554.0011. Use of Alternative Rulemaking and Dispute Resolution
Section 554.002. Regulation of Practice of Pharmacy
Section 554.0021. Recognition and Approval of Pharmacist Certification Programs
Section 554.004. Administration of Medication
Section 554.005. Prescription Drugs and Devices
Section 554.009. Lease or Purchase of Vehicles
Section 554.010. Peace Officers
Section 554.011. Pilot and Demonstration Research Projects
Section 554.012. Notification Relating to Therapeutic Optometrists
Section 554.014. Information Provided to License Holders
Section 554.015. Poison Control Center Information
Section 554.017. List of Pharmacists Authorized to Sign Prescription Drug Orders
Section 554.018. Comprehensive Substance Use Disorder Approach