25-26-13.5-13. Effect of Supervising Pharmacy Being Closed
Sec. 13. A remote dispensing facility may not be open and employees may not have access to the facility when the supervising pharmacy is closed, unless a pharmacist is on duty at the remote dispensing facility. As added by P.L.202-2017, SEC.12.
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]