Indiana § 25-26-13.5-15 Dispensing controlled substances; automated dispensing machines;
deliveries; storage

Indiana Statutes

§ 25-26-13.5-15 — Dispensing controlled substances; automated dispensing machines; deliveries; storage

Indiana § 25-26-13.5-15

Title 25PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Art. 26PHARMACISTS, PHARMACIES, DRUG STORES

Ch. 13.5Remote Dispensing Facilities

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Ind. Code § 25-26-13.5-15 (2026).

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(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

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(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.