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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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OCCUPATIONS CODE |
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Title 3. HEALTH PROFESSIONS |
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Subtitle J. PHARMACY AND PHARMACISTS |
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Chapter 563. PRESCRIPTION REQUIREMENTS; DELEGATION OF ADMINISTRATION AND PROVISION OF DANGEROUS DRUGS |
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Subchapter B. DELEGATION OF ADMINISTRATION AND PROVISION OF DANGEROUS DRUGS |
Sec. 563.054. ADMINISTRATION OF DANGEROUS DRUGS
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(a) A veterinarian may:
(1) administer or provide dangerous drugs to a patient in the veterinarian's office, or on the patient's premises, if the drugs are used or required to meet the needs of the veterinarian's patients;
(2) delegate the administration or provision of dangerous drugs to a person who:
(A) is qualified and properly trained; and
(B) acts under the veterinarian's supervision; and
(3) itemize and receive compensation for the administration or provision of the dangerous drugs under Subdivision (1).
(b) This section does not permit a veterinarian to maintain a pharmacy for the retailing of drugs without complying with applicable laws.
(c) The administration or provision of dangerous drugs must comply with:
(1) laws relating to the practice of veterinary medicine; and
(2) state and federal laws relating to dangerous drugs.