TSBP | Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Resources

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Resources

The Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) is actively compiling and adding resources to this page to help assist consumers and pharmacy professionals in navigating pharmacy-related obstacles during the COVID-19 pandemic.

TSBP strongly recommends bookmarking this page and returning often to check for updates. We also recommend clearing your browser cache occasionally to be sure you are able to see the latest updates.

Recent Updates:

Amendments to the PREP Act have further expanded categories of qualified immunizers. Learn more on our guidance page.
The temporary suspension of rules here, with the exception of Board rule 291.33(c)(1)(B)(iii), will be terminated effective September 1, 2021.
Texas DSHS has issued guidance regarding vaccinating Phase 1A and 1B populations. Read the guidance here and learn more on our guidance resources page.
Guidance on providing COVID-19 treatment with monoclonal antibody therapy has been added to our list of resources. Learn more here.
Pharmacies must enroll in the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Immunization Program to be eligible to administer COVID-19 vaccines in Texas once they are available. Learn more here.
Pharmacists are allowed to order and administer immunizations to children 3-18 years of age as authorized by the third amendment to the PREP Act under certain conditions. Learn more here.
Pharmacist-interns acting under the supervision of a pharmacist and pharmacy technicians acting under the supervision of a pharmacist are allowed to administer immunizations to children 3-18 years of age, provided that the vaccination is ordered by the supervising pharmacist as authorized by the third amendment to the PREP Act under certain conditions. Learn more here.

	PHARMACY PRACTICE RESOURCES
	TSBP RESOURCES & GUIDANCE TSBP has compiled resources and guidance that can help guide pharmacy professionals through COVID-19-related issues and concerns. >>Learn More
	GENERAL RESOURCES Explore general resources for consumers and pharmacy professionals, including links to Texas DSHS, CDC, WHO, DEA, pharmacy association resources, and more. >>Learn More
	TEMPORARY RULE SUSPENSIONS The Office of the Governor has suspended several rule requirements for pharmacy professionals, which you can find here. NOTE: Most temporary rule suspensions will be terminated effective September 1, 2021. >>Learn More
	EMERGENCY ADOPTIONS & PROCEDURES Find emergency rule adoptions and procedures related to COVID-19 here, including pertinent pharmacy-related information from TMB, CMS, and DEA. >>Learn More