Other Pharmacy Laws and Regulations

Laws

Health and Safety Code

• Chapter 431. Texas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
• Chapter 481. Texas Controlled Substances Act
• Chapter 482. Simulated Controlled Substances
• Chapter 483. Texas Dangerous Drug Act
• Chapter 485. Abusable Volatile Chemicals
• Chapter 486. Over-The-Counter Sales of Ephedrine, Pseudoephedrine, and Norpseudoephedrine
• Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
• The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)

Regulations

• Texas Controlled Substances Rules

Other Resources

• Recognizing Nontherapeutic Dispensing
• Poison Prevention Packaging: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals
• DEA Pharmacist's Manual
• Board Policy Statements and Guidelines