2005 Texas Occupations Code CHAPTER 567. LABELING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN PRESCRIPTION DRUGS OR DRUG PRODUCTS

OCCUPATIONS CODE

CHAPTER 567. LABELING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN PRESCRIPTION DRUGS 
OR DRUG PRODUCTS


	§ 567.001. CONTENTS OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL.  (a) A 
prescription drug or drug product manufactured and either sold or 
distributed to a pharmacist in this state to be subsequently 
dispensed to the consumer of the drug or drug product must have 
affixed to the label of the drug or drug product:
		(1)  the name and business address of the original 
manufacturer of the finished dosage form;  and
		(2)  except as provided by Subsection (b), the name and 
business address of each repackager or distributor of the 
prescription drug or drug product before delivery of the 
prescription drug or drug product to the pharmacist.
	(b)  The name and business address of a distributor is not 
required to be affixed as prescribed by Subsection (a) if the 
distributor acts only as a wholesaler or supplier and does not 
repackage the drug or in any way modify the individual drug package 
or container or the contents of the package or container as received 
from the manufacturer, repackager, or other distributor.

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.                    


	§ 567.002. APPLICABILITY OF LABEL REQUIREMENT.  The 
information required under Section 567.001 is not required to be 
affixed to the container delivered to the patient.

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.                    


	§ 567.003. OFFENSE;  CRIMINAL PENALTY.  (a) A person 
commits an offense if the person violates this chapter.
	(b)  An offense under this chapter is a Class C misdemeanor.                   

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.