§ 16-42-19-23 — Mechanical device for storage or dispensing of drugs; restrictions; inspection of premises

(a) As used in this section, "mechanical
device" means a machine for storage and dispensing of drugs. The term
does not include devices or instruments used by practitioners in the
diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in
human beings or other animals.
(b) A person may not maintain, operate, or use any type of
mechanical device in which any legend drug or narcotic drug is stored
or held for the purpose of dispensing the drug from the mechanical
device. However, the mechanical device may be used for the storage
and dispensing of legend drugs if:
(1) the mechanical device is used in a:
(A) pharmacy that holds a permit issued by the Indiana board
of pharmacy;
(B) remote location under the jurisdiction of the board of
pharmacy; or
(C) health care facility that is licensed under IC 16-28 or IC 16-21-2; and
(2) the mechanical device is operated under the direct supervision
and control of a:
(A) registered pharmacist; or
(B) practitioner;
who is directly responsible for dispensing the drug from the
mechanical device.
(c) Inspectors of the Indiana board of pharmacy may inspect the
premises of any person suspected of violating this section.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-8-6.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.98-2006, SEC.1.