(a) The ambulatory surgical center (ASC) shall provide drugs and biologicals in a safe and effective manner in accordance with professional practices and shall be in compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations. The ASC shall be licensed as required by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and comply with 22 Texas Administrative Code, §291.76 (relating to Class C Pharmacies Located in a Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical Center).
(b) Pharmaceutical services may be made available by the ASC through a contractual agreement and shall be provided in accordance with the same ethical and professional practices and legal requirements that would be required if such services were provided directly by the ASC.

Source Note: The provisions of this §135.12 adopted to be effective June 18, 2009, 34 TexReg 3948