Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
OCCUPATIONS CODE |
Title 3. HEALTH PROFESSIONS |
Subtitle B. PHYSICIANS |
Chapter 157. AUTHORITY OF PHYSICIAN TO DELEGATE CERTAIN MEDICAL ACTS |
Subchapter B. DELEGATION TO ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS |
Sec. 157.056. PRESCRIPTION INFORMATION
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The following information must be provided on each prescription subject to this subchapter:
(1) the patient's name and address;
(2) the drug to be dispensed;
(3) directions to the patient regarding the taking of the drug and the dosage;
(4) the intended use of the drug, if appropriate;
(5) the name, address, and telephone number of the physician;
(6) the name, address, telephone number, and identification number of the registered nurse or physician assistant completing or signing the prescription drug order;
(7) the date; and
(8) the number of refills permitted.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.