Texas § OC.111.009 - LIMITATION ON CERTAIN PRESCRIPTIONS
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§ OC.111.009. LIMITATION ON CERTAIN PRESCRIPTIONS
LIMITATION ON CERTAIN PRESCRIPTIONS. (a) In this section: (1) "Controlled substance," "opiate," and "prescribe" have the meanings assigned by Section 481.002 , Health and Safety Code. (2) "National holiday" means a day described by Section 662.003 (a), Government Code. (b) The State Board of Dental Examiners by rule shall establish limits on the quantity of a controlled substance, including an opiate, that a dentist may prescribe to a patient as a teledentistry dental service. Except as provided by Subsection (c), the rules may not authorize a dentist to prescribe more than is necessary to supply a patient for: (1) if the prescription is for an opiate, a two-day period; or (2) if the prescription is for a controlled substance other than an opiate, a five-day period. (c) For each day in a period described by Subsection (b)(1) or (2) that is a Saturday, Sunday, or national holiday, the period is extended to include the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or national holiday. (d) Rules adopted under this section must comply with applicable federal laws and rules. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 811 (H.B. 2056 ), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2021.
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