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Texas State Board of Pharmacy
Quarterly Update

August 3, 2021 Board Meeting Review

Adopted and Proposed Rules


Several TSBP Board Rules were adopted and proposed during the Board meeting on August 3, 2021. You may view a summary of the adopted and proposed rules here.

NOTE: TSBP now has a location on the website where you can monitor adopted and proposed rule changes. Please note that rule changes are not reflected immediately after a Board Meeting, but are posted as they become available in the Texas Register. For more information, click here
 

Disciplinary Action Summaries & Remedial Plans


Click here to view the disciplinary action summaries discussed and/or entered at the August 3, 2021 Board Meeting.

Click here to view the remedial plan summaries discussed and/or entered at the August 3, 2021 Board Meeting.

  
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PLEASE NOTE: After the Board obtains evidence of alleged violations, a licensee is sent a preliminary notice letter of the Board’s intent to institute disciplinary action. The licensee then has an opportunity to show compliance with the law in an informal conference with a Board panel. If the licensee cannot show compliance with the law and desires to dispose of any pending allegations, the licensee may consent to the entry of an Agreed Board Order. It should be noted that while there is agreement on the part of the licensee to the entry of an Agreed Board Order, there is neither admission nor denial of guilt with respect to any matters that have come to the attention of the Board. If a licensee, or the Board, does not agree to terms of the Agreed Board Order, or if the licensee does not wish an informal conference, a disciplinary hearing is scheduled before an Administrative Law Judge from the Office of Administrative Hearings. The Administrative Law Judge, after hearing all evidence in the matter, will make a recommendation to the Board for action to be taken. The Board then makes a decision in the case, which is documented by the entry of a Board Order. On the finding of the existence of grounds for discipline of a licensee, the Board may suspend, revoke, restrict, fine, refuse to issue or renew, probate, reprimand, cancel, or retire a license. Although every effort is made to ensure that the above information is correct, you should submit an open records request through Board’s office here to confirm the accuracy of the listing before making any decision based upon this information. 
 

NEWS & UPDATES


NOTICE: Temporary Rule Suspensions Ending September 1, 2021


The temporary suspension of rules found here on our website, with the exception of Board rule 291.33(c)(1)(B)(iii), will be terminated effective September 1, 2021. All affected rules and/or portions of rules will no longer be suspended beginning September 1, 2021. 

The suspension of Board rule 291.33(c)(1)(B)(iii) will remain in effect until November 30, 2021. Read this rule portion on our website here.

Visit our main Temporary Rule Suspension page for a listing of all affected rules here.

 

8th Amendment to PREP Act
Allows Qualified Pharmacy Technicians to
Administer Seasonal Influenza Vaccines


The latest amendment to the PREP Act (eighth amendment, effective August 4, 2021) clarifies that “qualified pharmacy technicians are Qualified Persons covered by the Declaration, and [expands] the scope of authority for qualified pharmacy technicians to administer seasonal influenza vaccines to adults within the state where they are authorized to practice and for interns to administer seasonal influenza vaccines to adults consistent with other terms and conditions of the Declaration” (Federal Register).
 
View our updated vaccine administration chart by clicking the image below.
 

 
You can read the amendment excerpt on our guidance page here and the complete amendment here.

TSBP Talks Podcast:
Episode #2 Available Now


The second episode of TSBP Talks is now available on our website and YouTube. This episode covers the May 2021 Board meeting rule adoptions, recent news and updates, and a few words from our current and incoming executive directors.

Visit us at www.pharmacy.texas.gov/podcast to listen.

 

REMINDERS & RESOURCES


Continuing Education (CE) Opportunities with TSBP



ONLINE COURSES:
The Texas State Board of Pharmacy strives to bring additional learning opportunities to pharmacy professionals as the profession grows. You can take a look at our complete CE offerings on our catalog page here


BOARD MEETINGS:
When Board meetings are held in-person, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can obtain three (3) hours of of CE credit for attending a complete Texas State Board of Pharmacy Board meeting. CE credit earned at Board meetings meets the Texas-specific pharmacy law CE requirement. NOTE: In the event a Board meeting is conducted remotely, CE credit cannot be awarded since attendance cannot be verified.
 

Stay Connected with TSBP


As a licensing and regulatory agency, we want to make sure you get the information you need to practice pharmacy with the most accurate, up-to-date information possible, especially in such unprecedented times.

Here are some resources to help you keep connected with TSBP:

Upcoming Events

November 2, 2021
9:00 am, Board Business Meeting

February 1, 2021
9:00 am, Board Business Meeting


Board meeting agendas can always be found on our website here as each meeting date approaches and the agenda becomes available.
 
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