Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "drug order" means an order that meets the following conditions:
(1) Is:
(A) a written order in a hospital or other health care institution for an ultimate user for a drug or device, issued and signed by a practitioner; or
(B) an order transmitted by other means of communication from a practitioner that is immediately reduced to writing by the pharmacist, registered nurse, or other licensed health care practitioner authorized by the hospital or institution.
(2) Contains the following:
(A) The name and bed number of the patient.
(B) The name and strength or size of the drug or device.
(C) Unless specified by individual institutional policy or guidelines, the amount to be dispensed either in quantity or days.
(D) Adequate directions for the proper use of the drug or device when administered to the patient.
(E) The name of the prescriber.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-8-2(e).]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 42. Regulation of Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics
Chapter 19. Drugs: Indiana Legend Drug Act
16-42-19-4. "Investigational or New Drug"
16-42-19-11. Sale of Legend Drug Unlawful; Conditions; Exceptions
16-42-19-12. Refilling Prescription or Drug Order
16-42-19-13. Possession or Use of Legend Drug or Precursor
16-42-19-15. Inspection of Records
16-42-19-17. Legend Drug Smoking Devices
16-42-19-18. Legend Drug Injection Devices; Violation
16-42-19-19. Anabolic Steroids
16-42-19-20. Validity of Prescriptions or Drug Orders
16-42-19-21. Authorized Sale or Possession
16-42-19-22. Manufacturers and Wholesalers; Records
16-42-19-25. Anabolic Steroids; Unlawful Acts
16-42-19-27. Violations; Prior Offenders; Anabolic Steroids
16-42-19-28. Immunity of Law Enforcement Officers From Prosecution
16-42-19-30. Investigation of Suspected Legend Drugs; Records