§ 25-26-13.5-8.5 — Pharmacy responsibilities

Indiana § 25-26-13.5-8.5

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 25: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
• Art. 26: PHARMACISTS, PHARMACIES, DRUG STORES
• Ch. 13.5: Remote Dispensing Facilities

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5. A pharmacy operating a remote
dispensing facility is responsible for ensuring the following:
(1) The remote dispensing facility is sufficiently staffed to avoid
the risk of harm to public health and safety.
(2) The pharmacist servicing the remote dispensing facility is in
good standing with the board.
(3) A pharmacy may not operate more than one (1) remote
dispensing facility at a time, unless otherwise approved by the
board.
(4) A pharmacist must be able to be physically present at the
remote dispensing facility within a certain time set by the board
to address emergencies and safety issues that arise.
(5) A pharmacist shall visit the remote dispensing facility at least
as often as required by the board to inspect the facility, address
personnel matters, complete any forms required by the board
concerning the required inspection, and maintain records in the
manner specified by the board.
(6) If the remote dispensing facility is located at a hospital or
physician clinic and uses an automated dispensing machine, a
pharmacist must maintain an up to date inventory of any schedule
II controlled substances. An inventory of all controlled substances
must be completed at least once a month.
(7) The pharmacy must develop a continuous quality
improvement program, which must include a reporting
mechanism for errors that occur concerning the remote dispensing
facility. Information concerning the remote dispensing facility
must be made available to the board upon request.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.143-2022, SEC.67.