Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 442A.053: COLLECTION RECEPTACLE REQUIREMENTS.

Where this section sits in the code

HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
TITLE 6. FOOD, DRUGS, ALCOHOL, AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
SUBTITLE A. FOOD AND DRUG HEALTH REGULATIONS For expiration of this chapter, see Section 442A.201.
CHAPTER 442A. PRESCRIPTION DRUG SAFE DISPOSAL PILOT PROGRAM
SUBCHAPTER B. PHARMACY PARTICIPATION

(a) A participating pharmacy that provides a collection receptacle for the safe disposal of prescription drugs shall ensure the receptacle:

(1) meets the requirements of 21 C.F.R. Section 1317.75;

(2) is accessible during the pharmacy's regular hours of operation;

(3) allows for the anonymous deposit of unused controlled substance prescription drugs listed in Schedules II, III, IV, and V; and

(4) provides disposal of unused prescription drugs at no cost to the ultimate user.

(b) Controlled substance prescription drugs and noncontrolled substance prescription drugs may be collected together and comingled.

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 293 (S.B. 2173), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.

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