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Indiana Code Title 25. Professions and Occupations § 25-27.5-5-4

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

Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in this section, a physician assistant may prescribe, dispense, and administer drugs and medical devices or services to the extent delegated by the collaborating physician.

(b) A physician assistant may not prescribe, dispense, or administer ophthalmic devices, including glasses, contact lenses, and low vision devices.

(c) A physician assistant may use or dispense only drugs prescribed or approved by the collaborating physician, in accordance with IC 25-1-9.3.  A physician assistant may not prescribe or dispense a schedule I controlled substance listed in IC 35-48-2-4.

(d) A physician assistant may request, receive, and sign for professional samples and may distribute professional samples to patients if the samples are within the scope of the physician assistant's prescribing privileges delegated by the collaborating physician.

(e) A physician assistant may not prescribe drugs unless the physician assistant has:

(1) graduated from an accredited physician assistant program;

(2) received the required pharmacology training from the accredited program;  and

(3) the collaborating physician perform the review required by IC 25-27.5-6-1(c)(1).

(f) A physician assistant may not prescribe, administer, or monitor general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, or deep sedation as defined by the board.  A physician assistant may not administer moderate sedation:

(1) if the moderate sedation contains agents in which the manufacturer's general warning advises that the drug should be administered and monitored by an individual who is:

(A) experienced in the use of general anesthesia;  and

(B) not involved in the conduct of the surgical or diagnostic procedure;  and

(2) during diagnostic tests, surgical procedures, or obstetric procedures unless the following conditions are met:

(A) A physician is physically present in the area, is immediately available to assist in the management of the patient, and is qualified to rescue patients from deep sedation.

(B) The physician assistant is qualified to rescue patients from deep sedation and is competent to manage a compromised airway and provide adequate oxygenation and ventilation by reason of meeting the following conditions:

(i) The physician assistant is certified in advanced cardiopulmonary life support.

(ii) The physician assistant has knowledge of and training in the medications used in moderate sedation, including recommended doses, contraindications, and adverse reactions.

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