Sec. 1. The practice of pharmacy is declared to be a professional occupation in the state of Indiana, affecting the public health, safety, and welfare and must be subject to regulation and control in the public interest by the board of pharmacy. It is further declared to be a matter of public interest and concern […]
Sec. 1.5. A right or benefit accrued under IC 25-26-1 through IC 25-26-12 before July 1, 1977, is continued under this chapter. As added by P.L.1-1989, SEC.52.
Sec. 10. (a) An applicant for registration as a pharmacist intern must furnish proof satisfactory to the board that the applicant: (1) is actively enrolled in a school of pharmacy accredited by the American Council for Pharmacy Education; (2) has obtained the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee Certificate; or (3) is a qualified applicant awaiting […]
Sec. 10.5. (a) A pharmacy intern may engage in the practice of pharmacy if the activities are under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. The pharmacist on duty is responsible for the activities relating to the practice of pharmacy performed by the pharmacy intern. (b) A pharmacist shall review in person the prescription drug order […]
Sec. 11. (a) To be eligible for licensure as a pharmacist, an individual must file such evidence as is required by the board that: (1) the individual is at least eighteen (18) years of age; (2) the individual does not have a conviction for a crime that has a direct bearing on the individual’s ability […]
Sec. 12. (a) An individual who is licensed as a pharmacist in another state where the requirements for licensure were not less than those required in this state at the time of original licensure may be issued a license in this state if: (1) the individual has registered with and been approved by the National […]
As added by P.L.242-1995, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.98-2006, SEC.29.
Sec. 13. (a) A person holding a pharmacist license shall be considered an active pharmacist if his fees are current and he has complied with all continuing education requirements. (b) Any active pharmacist either by his own choice or by action of the board after hearing, may be classified as an inactive pharmacist. An inactive […]
Sec. 14. (a) Subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e), a pharmacist’s license expires biennially on the date established by the licensing agency under IC 25-1-5-4, unless renewed before that date. (b) Subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e), if an application for renewal is not filed and the required fee paid before the established biennial renewal date, the license expires […]
Sec. 15. (a) A pharmacist shall hold in strictest confidence all prescriptions, drug orders, records, and patient information. The pharmacist may divulge the information only when it is in the best interest of the patient or when requested by the board or its representatives or by a law enforcement officer charged with the enforcement of […]
Sec. 16. (a) A pharmacist shall exercise the pharmacist’s professional judgment in the best interest of the patient’s health when engaging in the practice of pharmacy. (b) A pharmacist has a duty to honor all prescriptions from a practitioner or from a physician, podiatrist, dentist, advanced practice registered nurse, physician assistant, or veterinarian licensed under […]
Sec. 16.5. Pharmacists licensed by Indiana may fill prescriptions of optometrists who are: (1) licensed by Indiana; and (2) certified under IC 25-24-3; for a drug that is included in the formulary adopted under IC 25-24-3-10. As added by P.L.147-1991, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.157-2006, SEC.66.
Sec. 17. (a) The board shall establish classes of pharmacy permits as follows: Category I. A retail permit for a pharmacy that provides pharmaceutical care to the general public by the dispensing of a drug or device. Category II. An institutional permit for hospitals, clinics, health care facilities, sanitariums, nursing homes, or dispensaries that offer […]
Sec. 18. (a) To be eligible for issuance of a pharmacy permit, an applicant must show to the satisfaction of the board that: (1) Persons at the location will engage in the bona fide practice of pharmacy. The application must show the number of hours each week, if any, that the pharmacy will be open […]
Sec. 18.5. (a) As used in this section, “immediate and personal supervision” means within reasonable visual and vocal distance of the pharmacist. (b) Except as provided in subsections (d) and (e), licensed pharmacy technicians or pharmacy technicians in training who are: (1) licensed or certified under IC 25-26-19; and (2) practicing at a pharmacy; must […]
Sec. 19. (a) A pharmacy holding a Category I or Category III permit that is not operating as a remote dispensing facility (as defined in IC 25-26-13.5-3) may be open to the general public without a pharmacist on duty if the following conditions are met: (1) Approval is obtained from the board. (2) All legend […]
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter: “Administering” means the direct application of a drug to the body of a person by injection, inhalation, ingestion, or any other means. “Board” means the Indiana board of pharmacy. “Controlled drugs” are those drugs on schedules I through V of the federal Controlled Substances Act or on schedules […]
Sec. 20. (a) A person desiring to open, establish, operate, or maintain a pharmacy shall apply to the board for a pharmacy permit on a form provided by the board. The applicant shall set forth: (1) the name and occupation of the persons desiring the permit; (2) the location, including street address and city, of […]
Sec. 21. (a) A pharmacy permit is not transferable as to location or ownership. (b) Not later than ten (10) days after the change of ownership of a pharmacy, an application shall be submitted for transfer of ownership accompanied by a signed and dated certificate of sale. The original permit remains valid until a new […]
Sec. 22. (a) A pharmacy permit shall expire biennially on a date established by the agency under IC 25-1-5-4. (b) If a pharmacy permit lapses for not more than three (3) years, it may be reinstated by the board if the holder of the permit meets the requirements established under IC 25-1-8-6(c). (c) If a […]
