HB 1771
AN ACT relating to the practice of pharmacy and the refusal to dispense
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
This Texas bill prevents pharmacists from refusing to dispense a prescription based on their personal judgment, specifically prohibiting them from blocking prescriptions written for off-label purposes. The legislation ensures that pharmacists must fill prescriptions as written by physicians, restricting their ability to override medical decisions based on personal beliefs or interpretation. The bill directly impacts pharmacists, healthcare providers, and patients by establishing a clear standard that prioritizes the prescribing physician's medical judgment over a pharmacist's discretionary refusal.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the practice of pharmacy and the refusal to dispense BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Chapter 562, Occupations Code, is amended by adding Section 562.058 to read as follows: 562.058 REFUSAL TO DISPENSE A PRESCRIPTION A pharmacist may not substitute his or her personal judgment for the prescribing physician's medical judgment. The fact that a prescription is being made for an off-label purpose is not a valid basis to refuse to dispense a prescription. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill Sponsors
Legislators who authored or co-sponsored this bill.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the practice of pharmacy and the refusal to dispense
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