Texas HB1027 regulates telepharmacy services, including licensing and operating requirements for remote dispensing sites.

Texas HB1027 amends the Occupations Code to regulate telepharmacy services. It specifies the types of health care facilities eligible for telepharmacy systems, including rural health clinics, health centers, and federally qualified health centers. The bill sets licensing and operating requirements for remote dispensing sites, such as limiting a provider pharmacy to two remote sites and requiring a pharmacist to be present for certain services. It also mandates that pharmacy technicians have prior retail pharmacy experience and complete board-approved training.

Texas HB1027 regulates telepharmacy services, including licensing and operating requirements for remote dispensing sites.

Texas HB1027 amends the Occupations Code to regulate telepharmacy services. It specifies the types of health care facilities eligible for telepharmacy systems, including rural health clinics, health centers, and federally qualified health centers. The bill sets licensing and operating requirements for remote dispensing sites, such as limiting a provider pharmacy to two remote sites and requiring a pharmacist to be present for certain services. It also mandates that pharmacy technicians have prior retail pharmacy experience and complete board-approved training.