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Indiana Code Title 25. Professions and Occupations § 25-26-13.5-15

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 15. (a) A controlled substance may not be dispensed at the remote dispensing facility unless:

(1) the facility maintains a perpetual inventory of controlled substances;  and

(2) the supervising pharmacist checks the Indiana scheduled prescription electronic collection and tracking program established by IC 25-1-13-4 or as directed by the board before:

(A) verification of the finished controlled substance prescription;  and

(B) counseling the patient.

(b) Drugs may be transported to a remote dispensing facility that uses an automated dispensing machine only in a sealed container with a list identifying each drug, drug strength, and quantity included in the container.

(c) A delivery of drugs may be accepted at the remote dispensing facility only if a pharmacist or a licensed pharmacy technician is present to accept delivery and verify and sign for the receipt of the drugs, unless the drugs are placed in a secured delivery area that complies with federal and state law.

(d) If the delivery is received by a pharmacy technician, a pharmacist at the supervising pharmacy shall ensure through the use of the electronic audio and video communication system or bar code technology that the pharmacy technician has accurately restocked the drugs.

(e) A remote dispensing facility must store drugs in a manner that:

(1) complies with federal and state law;

(2) protects the identity, safety, security, and integrity of the drug;  and

(3) limits access to:

(A) a pharmacist employed by the supervising pharmacy;  and

(B) a pharmacy technician who has written authorization of a pharmacist to access the facility.

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