The department may enroll off-site depots for the storage and dispensing of department-owned anti-rabies biologicals.

1. (1) The depots will be licensed as defined by the Texas Board of Pharmacy that allows for the storage and distribution of anti-rabies biological to individuals presenting a signed order from a medical practitioner licensed to practice in Texas.
2. (2) The depot's designee will enroll as a depot with the department and comply with the department's policy regarding storage, distribution, and reporting requirements.
3. (3) Anti-rabies biologicals will be dispensed at the price the department procures the vaccine under the current state contract.

4. (4) Loss due to negligence.

   1. (A) The department will require a letter outlining the reason for the loss and the corrective action to prevent recurrence.
   2. (B) The department will review the letter and determine if billing is appropriate.
   3. (C) If found to be at fault and reimbursement does not occur, the department may pursue legal action.
   4. (D) Failure to reimburse the department within the specified time frame may result in revocation of the authority to dispense anti-rabies biologicals.

Source Note:The provisions of this §97.125 adopted to be effective February 5, 1998, 23 TexReg 756; amended to be effective August 28, 2003, 28 TexReg 6855; amended to be effective September 6, 2007, 32 TexReg 5700.