22 TAC § 222.9. Conditions for Obtaining and Distributing Drug Samples

The APRN with full licensure and a valid prescription authorization number may request, receive, possess, and distribute prescription drug samples provided:

(1) all requirements for the APRN to order and prescribe medications and devices are met;

(2) a prescriptive authority agreement or facility-based protocols or other written authorization authorizes the APRN to order and prescribe the medications and devices;

(3) the samples are for only those drugs or devices that the APRN is eligible to order or prescribe in accordance with the standards and requirements set forth in this chapter; and

(4) a record of the sample is maintained and samples are labeled as specified in the Dangerous Drug Act (Chapter 483, Health and Safety Code) or the Texas Controlled Substances Act (Chapter 481, Health and Safety Code) and 37 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 13.