The advanced practice nurse with a valid prescription authorization number may request, receive, possess and distribute prescription drug samples provided:
- (1) all requirements for the advanced practice nurse to sign prescription drug orders are met;
- (2) Protocols or other physician orders authorize the advanced practice nurse to sign the prescription drug orders;
- (3) the samples are dangerous drugs only; and
- (4) a record of the sample is maintained and samples are labeled as specified in the Dangerous Drug Act (Health and Safety Code, Chapter 483).
Source Note:The provisions of this §222.9 adopted to be effective March 6, 2002, 27 TexReg 1489.