Sec. 554.014. INFORMATION PROVIDED TO LICENSE HOLDERS. At least once each biennium, the board 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.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1163, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
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