Section 442.053 - Requirements for Donated Prescription Drugs(a) A donated prescription drug may be accepted or dispensed under this chapter only if the drug is in its original, unopened, sealed, and tamper-evident bottle, container, or unit-dose packaging. A drug packaged in single unit doses may be accepted and dispensed if the outside packaging is opened but the single unit-dose packaging is unopened. (b) A donated prescription drug may not be accepted or dispensed under this chapter if: (1) the drug is a controlled substance;(2) the drug is adulterated or misbranded;(3) the drug is not stored in compliance with the drug's product label; or(4) the United States Food and Drug Administration requires the drug to have a risk evaluation or mitigation strategy.(c) A participating provider shall comply with all applicable provisions of state and federal law relating to the inspection, storage, labeling, and dispensing of prescription drugs.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 442.053
Amended by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 758,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2023.Added by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 485,Sec. 7, eff. 9/1/2017.