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Facility-Based Prescriptive Delegation

“... rsquo;s emergency department, contingent upon the prescription being filled at the hospital’s facility-based pharmacy.  A PA or APRN may also issue such prescriptions as part of the plan of care for the treatment of a person who has executed a written certification of a terminal illness, ... ”

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Sunset Review

“... nacted) H.B. 2561 S. Thompson (V. Taylor) — Prescription Monitoring Program S.B. 315 Hinojosa (Burkett) — Subpoena Authority and Pain Management Regulation S.B. 674 Schwertner (S. Davis) — Licensing Provisions and Elimination of Dual Registration S.B. 1625 Uresti (Cortez) — P ... ”

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E-Prescribing Waiver

“... s been granted by the appropriate agency.  A prescription for a controlled substance is not required to be issued electronically and may be issued in writing if the prescription is issued: by a veterinarian; in circumstances in which electronic prescribing is not available due to temporary tec ... ”

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Gold Designated Practice Status

“... ity of patients are issued, on a monthly basis, a prescription for opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or carisoprodol, but not including suboxone.   A pain management clinic may not operate in Texas without obtaining a certificate from the Texas Medical Board (TMB).  Certain exemption ... ”

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Title: Press Release February 26, 2015

Description: TMB disciplines 45 physicians at February meeting, adopts rule changes

Document: ... roceedings. Dr. Cruz had been indicted for felony prescription fraud in the 158 th Judicial District Court, in Denton County, Texas. This order resolves a formal complaint filed at the State Office of Administrative Hearings. Hewett, Bernie Gene, M.D., Lic. No. C7640, Not in practice On Feb ...

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Title: Acupuncture 2015 - May - Licensure Committee Minutes

Description: Acupuncture 2015 - May - Licensure Committee Minutes

Document: ... cant’s 2004 felony deferred adjudication for prescription fraud and past treatment for substance abuse. Factors contributing to this recommendation include the applicant’s current involvement in AA and no evidence of criminal charges since 2004. Ms. Chiang seconded. All vote d ...

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Title: Press Release April 27, 2015

Description: TMB disciplines 29 physicians at April meeting, adopts rule changes

Document: ... a admitted to inappropriately se lf - prescribing prescription medications and was arrested for unprofessional conduct at a high school football game, however the charges were dismissed. REVOCATION Khuu, Chau Doan, M.D., Lic. No. M4838, Houston On April 10, 2015, the Board entered a Final ...

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Title: Legislative Update 84th Legislature (2015)

Description: Legislative Update 84th Legislature (2015)

Document: ... icensing and Enforcement, 2) Physician Practice & Prescription Monitoring, and 3) Miscellane ous Health Care Issues. A link to each bill's text and other information available from the Texas Legislature Online website is provide d for each bill. Bill # & Author Subject Key Provisions Effe ...

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Title: Press Release September 11, 2015

Description: TMB disciplines 61 physicians at August meeting, adopts rule changes

Document: ... to prescribe controlled substances and access the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program described by §§481.075, 481.076, and 481.0761 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, the Board shall charge an additional reasonable a nd necessary fee sufficient to cover the Board's responsible portion for costs ...

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Title: Press Release September 28, 2015

Description: TMB suspends Houston physician

Document: ... linic , had seen the patient an d written the prescription. The Board panel determined that Dr. Saqer’s continued practice of medicine, including improper and illegal activities related to his operation of a pain management clinic, and including the method and manner in which controlled s ...

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Title: Acupuncture 2015 - May - Full Board Minutes

Description: Acupuncture 2015 - May - Full Board Minutes

Document: ... priority legislation related to the transfer of Prescription Access in Texas fr om DPS to the Board of Pharmacy; the composition of the Physician Assistants Board; the Interstate Compact for Medical Licensure; and the Sunset recommendations to transfer four regulatory programs from DSHS to ...

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Title: Press Release November 17, 2015

Description: Texas Physician Assistant Board suspends Houston physician assistant

Document: ... staff found Ms. Green in possession of numerous prescription forms that had been pr e - signed by Dr. Blanchette. Ms. Green’s conduct makes her a continuing threat to the public health and welfare. A temporary suspension hearing with notice will be held as soon as practicable with 10 ...

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Title: Press Release December 18, 2015

Description: TMB disciplines 54 physicians at December meeting, adopts rule changes

Document: ... l led substances for which she did not provide a prescription, including opioids and barbiturates; failed to maintain a current, accurate address with the Board and failed to respond to Board requests for information in a timely manner; and failed to notify the Board of medical conditions that b ...

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Title: Press Release September 8, 2017

Description: TMB disciplines 38 physicians at August meeting

Document: ... edical staff, violated state law by pre - signing prescription forms, and did not meet the standard of care in his treatment of multiple patients for chronic pain. The action was based on the findings of an admi nistrative law judge at the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). This order ...

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Title: Press Release March 22, 2016

Description: TMB disciplines 62 physicians at March meeting

Document: ... d to destroy, or document the destruction of, his prescription pad, and failed to turn his prescr iption pads over to the Department of Public Safety; failed to report possible fraudulent prescriptions to DPS and DEA after receiving notice and failed to exercise adequate control over his prescri ...

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Title: Press Release March 31, 2016

Description: Texas Physician Assistant Board suspends Brownsville physician assistant (Mendez)

Document: ... to fill a Zolpidem (commonly known as Ambien) prescription. Mr. Mendez is currently set to be tried in the prescription case on April 4, 2016. A temporary suspension hearing with notice will be held as soon as practicable with 10 days' notice to Mr. Mendez, unless the hearing is specifica ...

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Title: Press Release June 27, 2016

Description: TMB disciplines 78 physicians at June meeting, adopts rule changes

Document: ... equirement that if such circumstances apply and a prescription is filled at a pharmacy other than the designated pharmacy, the patient inform the primary or covering physician of the circumstances and the name of the pharmacy that dispensed the medication. CHAPTER 171 . POSTGRADUATE TRAININ ...

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Title: TMB Legislative Appropriations Request FY 18-19

Description: TMB Legislative Appropriations Request FY 18-19

Document: ... license individuals or entiti thorized to acc the prescription drug order monoring program, and ansferr to the Board of macy. The Board of Pharmy, upon completion of nery actions to or increa such additional fees, shall furnish copies of the Board of Pharmacy's minut and other informaon supporng ...

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Title: Medical Board 2016 - June - Full Board Minutes

Description: Medical Board 2016 - June - Full Board Minutes

Document: ... oard directed staff to run reports through the prescription monitoring program and review for a pattern of problems that may exist underlying this incident. Agenda Item # 14 Consideration and Approval of Mediated Settlement Agreed Orders. (Continued) After consideration of ord ...

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Is the Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) check mandated each and every time a physician or authorized delegate prescribes one of the four scheduled drug types? 

“... ian or advanced practice professional issuing the prescription.  For providers seeking information on how to access the PMP, please review Pharmacy Board PMP information at https://www.pharmacy.texas.gov/pmp/. ”

Can a PA sign a prescription for controlled substances?

“... s are allowed in very limited circumstances). All prescription drugs that are not controlled substances fall into the category of "dangerous drugs." Physician assistants with prescriptive authority must have their own DEA numbers to prescribe controlled substances. In addition, physician assistants ... ”

Can a PA call in a prescription to a pharmacy?

“Yes, a PA can call in a prescription to a pharmacy. However, the PA can only do so at the direction of a physician. ”

What is a “pain management clinic”?

“... rity of patients are issued on a monthly basis, a prescription for opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or carisoprodol, but not including suboxone. ”

Who does not need to register a pain management clinic?

“... atment, including surgery, with the issuance of a prescription for a majority of the patients. Note: The TMB cannot give legal advice. Please consult an attorney if you have questions regarding whether or not your clinic meets one of the exemptions listed above. However, the Board does have inspecti ... ”

Who can own or operate a pain management clinic?

“... ts of which relate to the distribution of illegal prescription drugs or a controlled substance as defined by Texas Occupations Code Annotated §551.003(11)   The medical director of a pain management clinic must operate the clinic in compliance with Drug Prevention and Control Act, 21 U.S.C ... ”

Does the physician's name need to be included on the prescription?

“... lephone number are required to be included on the prescription drug order.  If the prescription is for a controlled substance, the physician’s DEA number is also required to be included on the prescription.  SB 406 did not change the requirements for what needs to be included on a pr ... ”

What is a dangerous drug?  Are these legend drugs?

“... Caution: federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription” or “Rx only” or another legend that complies with federal law.  Many other states use the term “legend drugs.” ”

What is the difference between medication orders and prescriptions?

“... nd §481.002, Health and Safety Code.  A prescription is an order to dispense a drug or device to a patient for self-administration as defined by §551.003, Occupations Code.  ”

How often is physician consultation required when prescribing controlled substances?

“... lt with the delegating physician for refills of a prescription for controlled substances after the initial 90 day supply.  Consultation is also required when prescribing controlled substances for children under the age of two years.  In both cases, the consultation must be documented in th ... ”

May I maintain a copy of the PMP history report in the patient’s medical record?

“... that the PMP has been checked prior to issuing a prescription.  Certain electronic medical record systems, for example, may provide other ways to document that the review has been completed. ”

What if a prescriber is just approving a refill?

“Refills issued to the patient pursuant to a valid prescription and without any reauthorization from the prescriber do not require a PMP check by the prescriber.  However, if a prescriber is issuing a prescription for a patient that is unchanged from a previous prescription issued to the patient ... ”

Is only the prescriber allowed to check the PMP, or can someone else check on behalf of the physician?

“... count any relevant information prior to issuing a prescription. ”

Do delegates who have prescribing authority have to apply for their own waiver or are they covered by the supervising physician’s waiver? 

“... ans.  If a prescribing delegate is issuing a prescription under the authority of a physician who does not have a waiver, then the prescribing delegate must issue the prescription via e-prescribing. If an individual wants to look up whether a prescribing delegate has a waver they can do so ... ”

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