(a) Each physician shall keep a record of the physician’s purchase and disposal of drugs and controlled substances described by § 164.053(a)(2) that includes:
(1) the date of purchase and the date of the sale or disposal of the drugs and controlled substances by the physician;
(2) the name and address of the person receiving the drugs or controlled substances; and
(3) the reason for the disposing or dispensing of the drugs or controlled substances to the person.
(b) Failure to keep the records required by this section for a reasonable time constitutes grounds for revoking, canceling, suspending, or placing on probation the physician’s license.

Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 164.054

  • Board: means the Texas Medical Board. See Texas Occupations Code 151.002
  • Person: means an individual, unless the term is expressly made applicable to a partnership, association, or corporation. See Texas Occupations Code 151.002
  • Physician: means a person licensed to practice medicine in this state. See Texas Occupations Code 151.002
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.

(c) The board or its representative may enter and inspect a physician’s place of practice during reasonable business hours to:
(1) verify the accuracy of the records; and
(2) perform an inventory of the prescription drugs on hand.

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