Texas HB845 expands pharmacists' authority to furnish certain medications under specific conditions.

Texas HB845 amends the Health and Safety Code and the Occupations Code to allow pharmacists to furnish prescription drugs for acute conditions identified by specific waived clinical laboratory tests. This includes rapid strep tests for group A streptococcus and rapid influenza diagnostic tests. The bill mandates that pharmacists complete relevant training and requires the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and the Texas Medical Board to establish rules for these provisions by January 1, 2026. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB845 expands pharmacists' authority to furnish certain medications under specific conditions.

Texas HB845 amends the Health and Safety Code and the Occupations Code to allow pharmacists to furnish prescription drugs for acute conditions identified by specific waived clinical laboratory tests. This includes rapid strep tests for group A streptococcus and rapid influenza diagnostic tests. The bill mandates that pharmacists complete relevant training and requires the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and the Texas Medical Board to establish rules for these provisions by January 1, 2026. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.