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IN Code § 25-26-13-30 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores|Chapter 13. Regulation of Pharmacists and Pharmacies ─ Creation of Board|25-26-13-30. Impaired Pharmacists Account

Sec. 30. (a) The impaired pharmacists account is established within the state general fund to provide money for the rehabilitation of impaired pharmacists under this article. The account shall be administered by the Indiana professional licensing agency.(b) Expenses of administering the account shall be paid from money in the account. The account consists of money collected under section 4.5(b) of this chapter.(c) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the account not currently needed to meet the obligations of the account in the same manner as other public money may be invested. Money remaining in the account at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.(d) There is appropriated to the board from the account an amount sufficient to carry out the purpose described in subsection (a).As added by P.L.188-1995, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.464.
IN Code § 25-26-13-31 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores|Chapter 13. Regulation of Pharmacists and Pharmacies ─ Creation of Board|25-26-13-31. Powers and Duties of Pharmacists

Sec. 31. (a) A pharmacist may do the following:(1) Obtain and maintain patient drug histories and other pharmacy records that are related to drug or device therapies.(2) Perform drug evaluation, drug utilization review, and drug regimen review.(3) Participate in the selection, storage, and distribution of drugs, dietary supplements, and devices. However, drug selection must comply with IC 16-42-19 and IC 16-42-22.(4) Participate in drug or drug related research.(5) Prescribe any of the following devices or supplies approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration:(A) Inhalation spacer.(B) Nebulizer.(C) Supplies for medical devices, including but not limited to, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine supplies and insulin pump supplies.(D) Normal saline and sterile water for irrigation for wound care or for injection with a prescription drug or device.(E) Diabetes blood sugar testing supplies.(F) Pen needles.(G) Syringes for medication use.(b) A pharmacist who participates in an activity allowed under subsection (a) is required to follow the standards for the competent practice of pharmacy adopted by the board.(c) A pharmacist may issue a prescription for purposes of subsection (a)(5).As added by P.L.187-1999, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.247-2019, SEC.4; P.L.114-2020, SEC.13; P.L.207-2021, SEC.35.
IN Code § 25-26-13-31.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores|Chapter 13. Regulation of Pharmacists and Pharmacies ─ Creation of Board|25-26-13-31.5. Immunizations by Pharmacist Interns and Pharmacist Students; Rules

Sec. 31.5. (a) Subject to rules adopted under subsection (c), a pharmacist intern or a pharmacist student may administer an immunization to an individual under a drug order or prescription.(b) Subject to rules adopted under subsection (c), a pharmacist intern or a pharmacist student may administer an immunization to an individual or a group of individuals under a drug order, under a prescription, or according to a protocol approved by a physician.(c) The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish requirements applying to a pharmacist intern or a pharmacist student who administers an immunization to an individual or group of individuals. The rules adopted under this section:(1) must provide for the direct supervision of the pharmacist intern or pharmacist student by a pharmacist, a physician, a physician assistant, an advanced practice registered nurse, or a registered nurse; and(2) may not be less stringent than the requirements applying to a pharmacist who administers an immunization to an individual as provided under section 31.2 of this chapter.As added by P.L.113-2013, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.129-2018, SEC.38; P.L.207-2021, SEC.37.
IN Code § 25-26-13-31.7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores|Chapter 13. Regulation of Pharmacists and Pharmacies ─ Creation of Board|25-26-13-31.7. Administration of Influenza and Coronavirus Disease Immunization by Pharmacy Technician; Rules

Sec. 31.7. (a) Subject to rules adopted under subsection (c), a pharmacy technician may administer an influenza or coronavirus disease immunization to an individual under a drug order or prescription.(b) Subject to rules adopted under subsection (c), a pharmacy technician may administer an influenza or coronavirus disease immunization to an individual or a group of individuals under a drug order, under a prescription, or according to a protocol approved by a physician.(c) The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish requirements applying to a pharmacy technician who administers an influenza or coronavirus disease immunization to an individual or group of individuals. The rules adopted under this section must provide for the direct supervision of the pharmacy technician by a pharmacist, a physician, a physician assistant, or an advanced practice registered nurse. Before July 1, 2021, the board shall adopt emergency rules under IC 4-22-2-37.1 to establish the requirements described in this subsection concerning the influenza immunization and the coronavirus disease immunization. Notwithstanding IC 4-22-2-37.1(g), an emergency rule adopted by the board under this subsection and in the manner provided by IC 4-22-2-37.1 expires on the date on which a rule that supersedes the emergency rule is adopted by the board under IC 4-22-2-24 through IC 4-22-2-36.(d) The board must approve all programs that provide training to pharmacy technicians to administer influenza and coronavirus disease immunizations as permitted by this section.As added by P.L.114-2020, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.207-2021, SEC.38.
IN Code § 25-26-13-32 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores|Chapter 13. Regulation of Pharmacists and Pharmacies ─ Creation of Board|25-26-13-32. State of Emergency; Suspension of Statutes

Sec. 32. If a state of emergency is declared by:(1) the governor under IC 10-14-3-12; or(2) the President of the United States;the board may, for the duration of the state of emergency, suspend the provisions of a statute or rule under this article that would prevent, hinder, or delay the appropriate delivery of pharmaceutical care.As added by P.L.98-2006, SEC.11.
IN Code § 25-26-13-33 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores|Chapter 13. Regulation of Pharmacists and Pharmacies ─ Creation of Board|25-26-13-33. Places That Require a Pharmacy Permit; Exceptions

Sec. 33. (a) This section does not apply to a mail order or Internet based pharmacy (as defined by IC 25-26-18-1) to the extent that the pharmacy is allowed to operate under IC 25-26-18.(b) A person may not own or operate a store, facility, or other place of business in Indiana where:(1) prescriptions are accepted to be filled; or(2) prescription drugs or devices are:(A) ordered;(B) offered or advertised for sale; or(C) paid for;unless the person has a pharmacy permit issued under this chapter.As added by P.L.48-2015, SEC.5.
IN Code § 25-26-13.5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores|Chapter 13.5. Remote Dispensing Facilities|25-26-13.5-1. Definitions

Sec. 1. The definitions set forth in IC 25-26-13-2 apply to this chapter.As added by P.L.202-2017, SEC.12.
IN Code § 25-26-13.5-1.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores|Chapter 13.5. Remote Dispensing Facilities|25-26-13.5-1.5. "Automated Dispensing System"

Sec. 1.5. (a) As used in this chapter, "automated dispensing system" means a mechanical or electronic system that performs operations or activities, other than compounding or administration, relating to pharmacy services, including the storage, dispensing, or distribution of drugs and the collection, control, and maintenance of all transaction information, to provide security and accountability for the drugs.(b) The term does not include an automated dispensing system that is located in a hospital licensed under IC 16-21-2, an ambulatory outpatient surgical center licensed under IC 16-21-2, a health facility licensed under IC 16-28, or a pharmacy licensed under IC 25-26-13.As added by P.L.246-2019, SEC.11.
IN Code § 25-26-13.5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores|Chapter 13.5. Remote Dispensing Facilities|25-26-13.5-2. "Patient Care"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "patient care" means patient care activities provided by a pharmacist, regardless of whether drugs or devices are dispensed, that are intended to achieve outcomes related to the cure or prevention of a disease, elimination or reduction of a patient's symptoms, or arresting or slowing of a disease process. The term includes the following:(1) Drug review.(2) Drug monitoring.(3) Drug and device dispensing.(4) Oral and sterile compounding verification.(5) Medication therapy management.(6) Patient assessment.(7) Patient counseling.As added by P.L.202-2017, SEC.12.
IN Code § 25-26-13.5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores|Chapter 13.5. Remote Dispensing Facilities|25-26-13.5-3. "Remote Dispensing Facility"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "remote dispensing facility" means a facility where prescription drugs are prepared or dispensed without the requirement of the use of an onsite pharmacist and where pharmacist supervision may be provided remotely. However, the term does not include a facility that is located in a hospital licensed under IC 16-21-2, an ambulatory outpatient surgical center licensed under IC 16-21-2, a health facility licensed under IC 16-28, or an automated dispensing system.As added by P.L.202-2017, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.246-2019, SEC.12.
IN Code § 25-26-13.5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores|Chapter 13.5. Remote Dispensing Facilities|25-26-13.5-4. "Telepharmacy"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "telepharmacy" means to provide patient care by a pharmacy and pharmacist licensed under IC 25-26 through the use of telecommunications or other technology:(1) to a patient or the patient's representative who is at a distance and located in a state or jurisdiction of the United States; and(2) where the pharmacy and pharmacist is located in Indiana.However, the term does not include patient care through the use of telecommunications or other technology by a pharmacy or pharmacist that is located in a hospital licensed under IC 16-21-2, an ambulatory outpatient surgical center licensed under IC 16-21-2, or a health facility licensed under IC 16-28.As added by P.L.202-2017, SEC.12.
IN Code § 25-26-13.5-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores|Chapter 13.5. Remote Dispensing Facilities|25-26-13.5-5. Registration Required; Required Information; Exempt Pharmacies; Location of Supervising Pharmacy

Sec. 5. (a) The registration required under this chapter is in addition to any other registration or permit required under this article.(b) The board shall establish a registration procedure for remote dispensing facilities. An application for registration of a remote dispensing facility must include the following information:(1) A description of the technology being used at the facility, including information concerning any of the following:(A) Telepharmacy communication.(B) Electronic record keeping.(C) Electronic verification systems.(2) Operating specifications of the facility, including the following:(A) Location of the facility.(B) Ownership of the facility.(C) Staffing of the facility, including the number of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to be employed at the facility.(D) The current number of remote dispensing facilities operated by the applicant.(3) A scale drawing of the facility that illustrates the following:(A) The layout and location of the electronic communication systems. The information collected under this clause is confidential and may not be disclosed.(B) The location of the patient counseling area.(C) Access points to the electronic communication systems.(4) Identification of the proposed supervising pharmacy.(c) This subsection does not apply to a remote dispensing facility that serves only hospital pharmacies. A supervising pharmacy of a remote dispensing facility must be located in Indiana and licensed under this article.As added by P.L.202-2017, SEC.12.
IN Code § 25-26-13.5-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores|Chapter 13.5. Remote Dispensing Facilities|25-26-13.5-6. Registration of Remote Dispensing Facility; Requirements; Operating Under a Contract

Sec. 6. (a) Before a remote dispensing facility may do business in Indiana, the remote dispensing facility must be registered with the board under this chapter and in the manner prescribed by the board.(b) Before a pharmacy licensed under this article may operate a remote dispensing facility, the pharmacy must register with the board under this chapter.(c) A facility must meet the following requirements in order to be registered as a remote dispensing facility under this chapter:(1) If the remote dispensing facility is not jointly owned by the pharmacy, operate under a contract with a supervising pharmacy.(2) Be supervised by a qualifying pharmacist who is licensed under this article and who is designated by the supervising pharmacy to be responsible for oversight of the remote dispensing facility.(3) Be located at least ten (10) miles from an existing retail pharmacy unless:(A) the applicant with the proposed remote dispensing facility demonstrates to the board how the proposed remote dispensing facility will promote public health; or(B) the remote dispensing facility exclusively serves the patients of:(i) a community mental health center established under IC 12-29;(ii) a health care facility (as defined in IC 16-28-13-0.5); or(iii) a physician clinic.(4) Maintain a patient counseling area.(5) Display a sign visible to the public indicating that the location is a remote dispensing facility. The sign must include the following information:(A) That the facility provides remote services supervised by a pharmacist located in another pharmacy.(B) The identification and address of the supervising pharmacy.(C) Disclosure that a pharmacist is required to speak to the consumer using audio and video communication systems any time a new drug or device is dispensed at the remote dispensing facility.(D) Whether patient counseling is provided on a prescription drug refill at the remote dispensing facility.(E) That the facility is under continuous video surveillance and that the video is recorded.(d) If the remote dispensing facility is operating under a contract with a supervising pharmacy, the contract must:(1) specify the responsibilities of each party to the contract; and(2) be available for review by the board at the board's request.As added by P.L.202-2017, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.207-2021, SEC.39.
IN Code § 25-26-13.5-6.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores|Chapter 13.5. Remote Dispensing Facilities|25-26-13.5-6.5. Registration Procedure for Automated Dispensing Systems; Supervising Pharmacy Located in Indiana

Sec. 6.5. (a) The registration required under this chapter is in addition to any other registration or permit required under this article.(b) The board shall establish a registration procedure for automated dispensing systems. An application for registration of an automated dispensing system must include the following information:(1) A description of the automated dispensing system being used at the facility, including information concerning any of the following:(A) Telepharmacy communication.(B) Electronic record keeping.(C) Electronic verification systems.(2) Operating specifications of the automated dispensing system, including the following:(A) Location of the facility using the automated dispensing system.(B) Ownership of the automated dispensing system.(C) Identification of personnel responsible for operation of the automated dispensing system.(3) A scale drawing that illustrates the layout and location of the automated dispensing system.(4) Identification of the proposed supervising pharmacy.(c) A supervising pharmacy of an automated dispensing system must be located in Indiana and licensed under this article.As added by P.L.246-2019, SEC.13.
IN Code § 25-26-13.5-6.7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores|Chapter 13.5. Remote Dispensing Facilities|25-26-13.5-6.7. Registration Required Before Operation; Establishment of Minimum Standards and Practices

Sec. 6.7. (a) Before a pharmacy may operate an automated dispensing system, the automated dispensing system must be registered with the board under this chapter and in the manner prescribed by the board.(b) The board shall establish minimum standards and practices that ensure the safety, accuracy, security, record keeping, and patient confidentiality of an automated dispensing system.As added by P.L.246-2019, SEC.14.
IN Code § 25-26-13.5-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores|Chapter 13.5. Remote Dispensing Facilities|25-26-13.5-7. Policies and Procedures of a Supervising Pharmacy Engaging in Telepharmacy

Sec. 7. A supervising pharmacy shall implement policies and procedures that address each of the following before engaging in the practice of telepharmacy under this chapter:(1) Minimum standards and practices that ensure the safety, accuracy, security, sanitation, record keeping, and patient confidentiality at the remote dispensing facility. The standards and practices must include the following:(A) Identification of personnel authorized to accept delivery of the drugs and to have access to drug storage and dispensing areas at the remote dispensing facility.(B) Procedures for the procurement of drugs and devices at the remote dispensing facility and any automated dispensing machine system used.(C) Criteria for the required inspection of the remote dispensing facility by the qualifying pharmacist.(2) The adoption of training standards required for personnel employed at a remote dispensing facility to ensure the competence and ability of employees in operating the electronic verification, electronic record keeping, and communication systems.(3) A written plan for recovery from an event that interrupts or prevents pharmacist supervision of the remote dispensing facility.(4) Policies concerning the dispensing of prescription drugs.As added by P.L.202-2017, SEC.12.
IN Code § 25-26-13.5-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores|Chapter 13.5. Remote Dispensing Facilities|25-26-13.5-8. Qualifying Pharmacist and Pharmacist on Duty Responsibilities; Quality Improvement Program

Sec. 8. (a) The qualifying pharmacist and a pharmacist on duty are responsible for ensuring that the supervising pharmacy and remote dispensing facility are sufficiently staffed to avoid the risk of harm to public health and safety.(b) In order to serve as a qualifying pharmacist, the pharmacist must be in good standing with the board.(c) A qualifying pharmacist may have this designation for only one (1) supervising pharmacy and for one (1) remote dispensing facility at a time.(d) A qualifying pharmacist must be able to be physically at the remote dispensing facility within a certain time set by the board to address emergencies and safety issues that arise. However, in the qualifying pharmacist's absence the qualifying pharmacist may designate another pharmacist to fulfill the qualifying pharmacist's duties at the remote dispensing facility.(e) A qualifying pharmacist shall visit a remote dispensing facility at least as often as required by the board to inspect the facility and address personnel matters. The qualifying pharmacist shall complete any forms required by the board concerning the required inspection and maintain the records in a manner specified by the board.(f) If the remote dispensing facility is located at a hospital or physician clinic and uses an automated dispensing machine, the qualifying pharmacist shall maintain an up to date inventory of any schedule II controlled substances. The qualifying pharmacist shall at least monthly inventory all controlled substances.(g) The qualifying pharmacist shall develop and implement a continuous quality improvement program. The program must include a reporting mechanism for errors that occur concerning the remote dispensing facility. Information concerning the program must be available to the board upon request.As added by P.L.202-2017, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.246-2019, SEC.15.
IN Code § 25-26-13.5-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores|Chapter 13.5. Remote Dispensing Facilities|25-26-13.5-9. Staffing Requirements; Rules on Continuing Education Requirement

Sec. 9. (a) There must be at least one (1) pharmacist working at a remote dispensing facility for every six (6) pharmacist interns, licensed pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy technicians in training at the supervising pharmacy and remote dispensing facility. However, an individual whose only duty is to act as the cashier is not included in the number of employees that may work for one (1) pharmacist under this subsection.(b) A remote dispensing facility that is not staffed by a pharmacist must be staffed by at least one (1) pharmacy technician who meets the following requirements:(1) Is licensed under IC 25-26-19.(2) Has at least two thousand (2,000) hours of experience working as a pharmacy technician in a pharmacy licensed under this article and under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.(3) Has successfully passed a certification examination offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or another nationally recognized certification body approved by the board.(4) If the remote dispensing facility is located in a hospital or physician clinic setting, either:(A) has graduated from a pharmacy technician training program accredited by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education or the American Society of Health System Pharmacists; or(B) obtained the hours described in subdivision (2) before July 1, 2017.(5) Is supervised by a pharmacist at the supervising pharmacy at all times that the remote dispensing facility is operational. As used in this subdivision, supervision does not require that the pharmacist be physically present at the remote dispensing facility as long as the pharmacist is supervising telepharmacy operations electronically through a computer link, video link, and audio link.(6) Is currently in good standing with the board.(c) A pharmacy technician in training may not work at a remote dispensing facility unless a pharmacist is on site.(d) The board shall adopt rules that require pharmacy technicians working at a remote dispensing facility that is not staffed by a pharmacist to complete continuing education requirements established by the board.As added by P.L.202-2017, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.246-2019, SEC.16.