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“... 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, ... ”
“... 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 ... ”
“... 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 ... ”
“... 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 ... ”
Description: Press Release November 17, 2011 (PDF File)
Document: ... d controlled substances for himself by altering a prescription so he could obtain multiple refills. Dr. Kim was charged with a felony and is currently participating in a pre-trial diversion program; charges will be dropped upon Dr. Kim's successful completion of the program. Paige, Robert Warren, M. ...
Description: Press Release February 02, 2012 (PDF File)
Document: ... Enforcement Agency inspected the clinic and found prescription logs that showed Dr. Evans continued to devote 85-90% of his practice to pain management, prescribing opoids and other controlled substances including Oxycontin, Hyrdocodone, Dilaudid and Fentanyl. Previously, Dr. Evans entered into an A ...
Description: Press Release December 28, 2010 (PDF File)
Document: ... that Dr. Atlas's record-keeping had not improved. Prescription activity records from the Texas Department of Public Safety for a 12-month period showed that the majority of Dr. Atlas's prescriptions were for opiates and in high doses. The temporary restriction is in effect until the Board takes furt ...
Description: Press Release February 23, 2012 (PDF File)
Document: ... . Billue failed to document justification for the prescription of controlled substances. Campbell, Odette Louise, M.D., Lic. No. H9609, Duncanville On February 10, 2012, the Board and Odette Louise Campbell, M.D., entered into a Mediated Agreed Order resolving a matter at the State Office of Adminis ...
Description: Press Release February 24, 2002 (PDF File)
Document: ... y found from the study is many of the drugs, both prescription and over-the-counter, were good to use years after the expiration date. But the key was proper storage. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration maintains an extensive website devoted to the issue. For more information, visit http://www.fda ...
Description: Press Release April 25, 2012 (PDF File)
Document: ... , non-therapeutically prescribed and post-dated a prescription form for a controlled substance Mardock, Julian King, M.D., Lic. No. E6492, McKinney On April 13, 2012, the Board and Julian King Mardock, M.D., entered into an Agreed Order publicly reprimanding Dr. Mardock and prohibiting Dr. Mardock f ...
Description: Press Release May 07, 2012 (PDF File)
Document: ... n or Restriction hearing. In addition, Dr. Evans' prescription of Schedule III-IV controlled substances is restricted to acute care/crisis patients. The Board found that Dr. Evans illegally operated two pain clinics, CPR Medical Group Clinic in Houston and Holland Medical Group Clinic in Jacinto Cit ...
Description: Press Release December 05, 1997 (PDF File)
Document: ... e Medical Practice Act and the Texas Contact Lens Prescription Act, rules to set forth criteria under which patients may request and receive contact lens prescriptions. The new rules will be published in the Texas Register. In summary, the rules provide that, with some exceptions, a physician who pe ...
Description: Press Release December 06, 2004 (PDF File)
Document: ... ing: Dr. Elder diverted an associate's triplicate prescription pad to prescribe medications to himself and family members; he wrote false and fictitious prescriptions; and his hospital staff privileges were summarily suspended. Based on these findings, the panel found that Dr. Elder is a real danger ...
Description: Press Release June 15, 2012 (PDF File)
Document: ... , and non-therapeutically prescribed, after which prescription the patient died from a prescription drug overdose.
Johnson, Tone, Jr., M.D., Lic. No. G6946, Corpus Christi On June 8, 2012, the Board and Tone Johnson Jr., M.D., entered into a Mediated Agreed Order requiring Dr. Johnson to have his ...
Description: Press Release September 07, 2012 (PDF File)
Document: ... in a file for one year containing a copy of every prescription he writes for controlled substances or dangerous drugs with addictive potential, have a physician monitor his practice for four cycles, undergo an independent psychiatric evaluation and comply with all recommendations for care and treatm ...
Description: Press Release December 11, 2012 (PDF File)
Document: ... alleged violations of federal laws regarding the prescription and distribution of controlled substances. VOLUNTARY SURRENDERS Dodson, Jerry Wayne, M.D., Lic. No. D8195, San Angelo On November 30, 2012, the Board and Jerry Wayne Dodson, M.D., entered into
an Agreed Voluntary Surrender Order in whi ...
Description: Press Release December 18, 2012 (PDF File)
Document: ... legal operations have been fueling an epidemic of prescription drug abuse and fraud that is killing more people than heroin and cocaine combined. We hope this sends the message that pill mills aren't welcome in Texas." The medical board staff worked closely with the Drug Enforcement Administration, ...
Description: Press Release December 13, 2006 A (PDF File)
Document: ... that Dr. Rittenhouse refilled a patient's Lipitor prescription at the patient's first visit, but did not order adequate laboratory work or maintain adequate records for the patient. OTHER STATES' BOARD ACTIONS HEMPHILL, JOHN MICHAEL, M.D., SAVANNAH, GA, Lic. #E2606 On December 8, 2006, the Board an ...
Description: Press Release December 15, 2005 (PDF File)
Document: ... 93.6 Delegation of the Carrying Out or Signing of Prescription Drug Orders to Physician Assistants and Advanced Practice Nurses , to include elimination of registration of prescriptive delegation with the board, the addition of documentation of prescriptive delegation by the physician, and the elimi ...
“... 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/. ”
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?
Yes. Prior to and each and every time a physician or advanced practice professional (such as a physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse acting under a physician’s delegated authority) prescribes opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or carisoprodol, the patient’s prescribing history must be reviewed by the physician 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/.
“... 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 sign a prescription for controlled substances?
Yes, the PAs supervising physician must delegate prescriptive authority allowing a PA to sign prescriptions for controlled substances, also called scheduled drugs, as well as Dangerous Drugs. However, PA's are generally limited to Schedules III – V (Schedule IIs 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 must have the name of their current delegating physician authorizing prescriptive authority on file with DEA.
Please note: Under Senate Bill 195, the requirement for controlled substances registration (CSR) with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) was eliminated as of September 1, 2016.
“Yes, a PA can call in a prescription to a pharmacy. However, the PA can only do so at the direction of a physician. ”
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.
“... rity of patients are issued on a monthly basis, a prescription for opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or carisoprodol, but not including suboxone. ”
What is a “pain management clinic”?
A pain management clinic is defined in statute and rule as a publicly or privately owned facility for which a majority of patients are issued on a monthly basis, a prescription for opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or carisoprodol, but not including suboxone.
“... 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 does not need to register a pain management clinic?
Regulations regarding the registration and operation of pain management clinics do not apply to the following settings:
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 inspection authority, and owners of clinics that have not been properly registered can be investigated.
“... 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 ... ”
Who can own or operate a pain management clinic?
A pain management clinic may not operate in Texas unless the clinic is owned and operated by a medical director who: • is a physician who practices in Texas • has an unrestricted medical license • holds a certificate of registration for that pain management clinic In addition, the owner/operator of a pain management clinic, an employee of the clinic, or a person with whom a clinic contracts for services may not: • have been denied, by any jurisdiction, a license issued by the Drug Enforcement Agency or a state public safety agency under which the person may prescribe, dispense, administer, supply, or sell a controlled substance; • have held a license issued by the Drug Enforcement Agency or a state public safety agency in any jurisdiction, under which the person may prescribe, dispense, administer, supply, or sell a controlled substance, that has been restricted; or • have been subject to disciplinary action by any licensing entity for conduct that was a result of inappropriately prescribing, dispensing, administering, supplying, or selling a controlled substance A pain management clinic may not be owned wholly or partly by a person who has been convicted of, pled nolo contendere to, or received deferred adjudication for: • an offense that constitutes a felony; or • an offense that constitutes a misdemeanor, the facts 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.A. 801 et.seq. and the Texas Controlled Substances Act, Chapter 481 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, relating to the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances. The medical director of a pain management clinic must, on an annual basis, ensure that all personnel: • are properly licensed, if applicable, • are trained including 10 hours of continuing medical education related to pain management, and • are qualified for employment.
“... 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 ... ”
Does the physician's name need to be included on the prescription?
Yes, the physician’s name, address and telephone 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 prescription drug order.
“... 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 a dangerous drug? Are these legend drugs?
Texas is one of just a few states that use the term “dangerous drugs.” The Dangerous Drug Act defines a dangerous drug as a device or drug that is unsafe for self-medication and that is not included in Schedules I through V or Penalty Groups 1 through 4 of Chapter 481, Health and Safety Code (Texas Controlled Substances Act). The term includes a device or drug that bears, or is required to bear, the legend: “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.”
“... 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. ”
What is the difference between medication orders and prescriptions?
A medication order is an order for administration of a drug or device to a patient in a hospital for administration while the patient is in the hospital or for emergency use on the patient’s release from the hospital, as defined by §551.003, Occupations Code and §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.
“... 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 ... ”
How often is physician consultation required when prescribing controlled substances?
APRNs and PAs must consult 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 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. ”
May I maintain a copy of the PMP history report in the patient’s medical record?
Yes. The provider may maintain a copy of the PMP history report in the patient’s medical record. There is no specific method required for documenting 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.
“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 ... ”
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 (often referred to as a refill), then this would be considered a new prescription and would require a PMP check.
“... count any relevant information prior to issuing a prescription. ”
Is only the prescriber allowed to check the PMP, or can someone else check on behalf of the physician?
A physician, their delegated midlevel provider, or any other qualified and licensed individual delegated authority to check the PMP may do so on behalf of the prescriber. Ultimately though, it is the prescriber’s responsibility to ensure that the PMP has been checked and that they have reviewed and taken into account any relevant information prior to issuing a prescription.
“... 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 ... ”
Do delegates who have prescribing authority have to apply for their own waiver or are they covered by the supervising physician’s waiver?
If the supervising physician has a waiver, then the prescribing delegate is also covered under that waiver. So long as the prescribing delegate is prescribing under the authority of a physician who has been granted a waiver, then the prescribing delegate may use non-electronic prescribing means. 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 as listed below:
For physician assistants: A PA’s waiver status will not be viewable on their TMB public profile. Each PA’s public profile has a link to their supervising physician’s profile page. The physician’s profile page will list the waiver status.
For nurse practitioners: APRN waivers are determined by the Texas Board of Nursing. Information on the waiver process for the APRNs is available on the Texas Board of Nursing Website.