Sec. 31. (a) A pharmacist may do the following:
(1) Obtain and maintain patient drug histories and other pharmacy records that are related to drug or device therapies.
(2) Perform drug evaluation, drug utilization review, and drug regimen review.
(3) Participate in the selection, storage, and distribution of drugs, dietary supplements, and devices. However, drug selection must comply with IC 16-42-19 and IC 16-42-22.
(4) Participate in drug or drug related research.
(5) Prescribe any of the following devices or supplies approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration:
(A) Inhalation spacer.
(B) Nebulizer.
(C) Supplies for medical devices, including but not limited to, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine supplies and insulin pump supplies.
(D) Normal saline and sterile water for irrigation for wound care.
(E) Diabetes blood sugar testing supplies.
(F) Pen needles.
(G) Syringes for medication use.
However, the pharmacist must provide the patient with a written advance beneficiary notice that is signed by the patient and that states that the patient may not be eligible for reimbursement for the device or supply. The pharmacy must keep a copy of the patient's advance beneficiary notice on file for seven (7) years.
(b) A pharmacist who participates in an activity allowed under subsection (a) is required to follow the standards for the competent practice of pharmacy adopted by the board.
(c) A pharmacist may issue a prescription for purposes of subsection (a)(5).
As added by P.L.187-1999, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.247-2019, SEC.4.
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