Sec. 5. (a) A postsecondary educational institution may fill a prescription for auto-injectable epinephrine and store the auto-injectable epinephrine on the campus if a health care provider who is licensed in Indiana and whose scope of practice includes the prescribing of medication:
(1) writes; or
(2) transmits in an electronic format for an electronically transmitted prescription;
the prescription for auto-injectable epinephrine for the postsecondary educational institution.
(b) The postsecondary educational institution shall store the auto-injectable epinephrine in a safe location in which only postsecondary educational institution personnel have access.
(c) A health care provider who is licensed in Indiana and whose scope of practice includes the prescribing of medication may:
(1) write; or
(2) transmit in an electronic format for an electronically transmitted prescription;
a prescription, drug order, or protocol for auto-injectable epinephrine for the postsecondary educational institution.
(d) A pharmacist licensed under IC 25-26 may dispense a valid prescription, drug order, or protocol for auto-injectable epinephrine issued in the name of a postsecondary educational institution.
As added by P.L.45-2014, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.28-2019, SEC.7.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 44.5. Epinephrine Administration Program
Chapter 2. Emergency Administration of Epinephrine Policies and Guidelines
21-44.5-2-1. Authorization of Policy on Emergency Administration of Epinephrine
21-44.5-2-2. Policy Requirements; Designation of Licensed Campus Medical Professional; Authority
21-44.5-2-3. Trained Designee Requirements
21-44.5-2-4. Establishment of Guidelines by State Department of Health; Requirements
21-44.5-2-5. Filling of Epinephrine Prescription; Storage; Prescription
21-44.5-2-5.5. Expiration Date Requirement
21-44.5-2-7. Performance of Duties, Scope of Practice; Lawful Prescription