Texas Pharmacy Act and Selected Rules
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The Texas Pharmacy Act Definition - correct answer 1. The primary law governing the practice of
pharmacy in Texas
2. Establishes the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) and provides the board with certain authorities
and responsibilities in regulating the practice of pharmacy
3. The purpose of the Act and the board is to preserve and protect the public health, safety, and welfare
of Texans
Classes of Pharmacies - correct answer Class A: Community
Class B: Nuclear Pharmacy
Class C: Institutional (Hospital)
Class D: Clinic pharmacy
Class E: Non resident pharmacy
Class A, C, and E pharmacies that compound sterile products must be licensed as class A-S, C-S, and E-S
Medication order vs Prescription Drug order - correct answer Medication orders are for drugs to be
administered (inpatient setting) and Prescription drug orders are for drugs to be dispensed (outpatient).
Orders in a nursing home are considered prescription drug orders as those are dispensed by a pharmacy
and sent to a nursing home, but TSBP allows for alternative labeling for these prescriptions that are
similar to medication orders as they are administered.
Texas State Board of Pharmacy Members - correct answer 11 total
7 pharmacists
i) must include representation from both Class A and Class C pharmacies
ii) must be a Texas resident
iii) Licensed for 5 years preceding appointment
iv) In good standing with TSBP
v) actively practicing pharmacy
