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IN HB1540
Bill
Status
4/26/2017
Primary Sponsor
Steven Davisson
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AI Summary
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State health commissioner or designated public health authority may issue statewide standing orders, prescriptions, or protocols allowing pharmacists to administer immunizations (CDC-recommended for ages 11+) and smoking cessation products, with pharmacist immunity from civil liability for issuing these orders.
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Board of pharmacy must post all statewide standing orders, prescriptions, and protocols on its internet website.
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Indiana Board of Pharmacy composition changes to allow more than 4 members from the same political party and permits full-time pharmacy school staff to serve on the board.
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Establishes new Chapter 13.5 creating comprehensive remote dispensing facility (telepharmacy) registration and operation requirements, including supervising pharmacy contracts, pharmacist qualifications, video/audio communication systems, security protocols, and controlled substance tracking.
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Authorizes pharmacists to adjust drug therapy regimens under physician protocols; requires synchronized medication dispensing coverage under insurance policies for chronic illness treatments; enhances penalties for controlled substance robbery from pharmacies (Level 4-1 felony depending on circumstances).
Legislative Description
Pharmacies and pharmacists. Allows the state health commissioner or a designated public health authority who is a licensed prescriber to issue a statewide standing order, prescription, or protocol that allows a pharmacist to administer or dispense a smoking cessation product. Requires that the standing order, prescription, or protocol be posted on the Internet web site of the board of pharmacy (board). Allows: (1) more than four members of the same political party; and (2) individuals who are full-time members or professors at a school of pharmacy; to serve on the board. Allows the board to adopt emergency rules concerning pharmacies
Last Action
Public Law 202
4/26/2017