Bill: SB 1633, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
Senate Health & Human Services
2nd Chamber Committee
House Public Health
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Yes |
Positive |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Positive |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Charles Perry
Sponsor(s)
Tom Oliverson
Co-Sponsor(s)
Kyle Biedermann
Scott Cosper
Ryan Guillen
Stan Lambert
Phil Stephenson
Bill Caption
Relating to the provision of pharmacy services through a
telepharmacy system; establishing a remote dispensing site license.
Fiscal Notes
From the LBB: No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
This bill would allow a Class A pharmacy located in Texas to dispense drugs including dangerous drugs through a telepharmacy system at locations separate from the pharmacy. The bill would require the Texas State Board of Pharmacy to adopt rules regarding the use of a telepharmacy system under the section, including locations eligible to be licensed as remote dispensing sites which must include medically underserved areas, and licensing and operating requirements for remote dispensing sites.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This bill would further our limited government and free market principles by opening up the market to allow telepharmacies to operate remote dispensing sites, which would help residents of medically underserved areas gain access to prescription drugs as necessary. For this reason, we support this bill.
