Texas SB2013 allows ophthalmologists to dispense certain ophthalmic drugs to their patients.

Texas SB2013 amends the Occupations Code to allow physicians specializing in ophthalmology to dispense nonsystemic dangerous drugs to their patients for ophthalmic use in drop or ointment form. These drugs must comply with applicable labeling, packaging, and recordkeeping provisions. The bill also allows ophthalmologists to charge for stocking, storing, and labeling these drugs without needing a pharmacy license. If the bill receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, it takes effect immediately; otherwise, it becomes effective September 1, 2025.

Texas SB2013 allows ophthalmologists to dispense certain ophthalmic drugs to their patients.

Texas SB2013 amends the Occupations Code to allow physicians specializing in ophthalmology to dispense nonsystemic dangerous drugs to their patients for ophthalmic use in drop or ointment form. These drugs must comply with applicable labeling, packaging, and recordkeeping provisions. The bill also allows ophthalmologists to charge for stocking, storing, and labeling these drugs without needing a pharmacy license. If the bill receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, it takes effect immediately; otherwise, it becomes effective September 1, 2025.