Sec. 3. (a) The Indiana board of pharmacy is created. The board consists of seven (7) members appointed by the governor for terms under IC 25-1-6.5.
(b) Subject to IC 25-1-6.5-3, the board consists of the following:
(1) One (1) member of the board, to represent the general public, who is a resident of this state who has never been associated with pharmacy in any way other than as a consumer.
(2) Five (5) members who are pharmacists in good standing of recognized experience and ability from varied practice settings who hold a current license to practice pharmacy in Indiana, including one (1) member of the board who must be a practicing hospital pharmacist.
(3) One (1) member who is a pharmacy technician in good standing, engaged in active practice as a pharmacy technician, and holds a current certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
(c) A member may be removed under IC 25-1-6.5-4.
(d) Not later than ten (10) days after a member's appointment, the member must subscribe by oath or affirmation to faithfully uphold the duties of the member's office. If a member fails to qualify as provided, a new member shall be appointed in the member's place.
(e) At the first meeting of each year the board shall elect from among its members a president and vice president who shall perform duties and have powers as the board prescribes.
(f) The board shall meet at least eight (8) times per year at such times and places as the board selects. At each meeting the board shall continue in session from day to day, for not more than five (5) days, until the business of the meeting is complete. Four (4) members of the board shall constitute a quorum.
(g) Each member of the board is entitled to compensation as determined by the rules of the budget agency for each day the member is actually engaged in business of the board, together with necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of the member's duties.
(h) Approval by a majority of the quorum is required for any action to be taken by the board.
As added by Acts 1977, P.L.276, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.185; P.L.157-1986, SEC.1; P.L.48-1991, SEC.45; P.L.187-1999, SEC.2; P.L.202-2017, SEC.2; P.L.249-2019, SEC.113; P.L.143-2022, SEC.56.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 25. Professions and Occupations
Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores
Chapter 13. Regulation of Pharmacists and Pharmacies ─ Creation of Board
25-26-13-1.5. Continuation of Accrued Rights or Benefits
25-26-13-3. Board of Pharmacy; Creation; Oath; Meetings; Compensation; Majority Approval of Actions
25-26-13-4. Powers and Duties of Board; Prescription Drug Form Program
25-26-13-4.4. Emergency Rules Concerning Compounding
25-26-13-5. Executive Director; Record of Proceedings; Inspector-Investigators
25-26-13-6. Funds From Sources Other Than State
25-26-13-7. Enforcement of Law
25-26-13-9. Pharmacist Intern Programs; Continuing Education
25-26-13-10. Pharmacist Intern Registration; Renewal
25-26-13-10.5. Pharmacist Intern Practice; Supervision
25-26-13-11. Pharmacists; Licenses; Eligibility; Examination
25-26-13-12. Persons Licensed in Another State
25-26-13-13. Active and Inactive Pharmacists
25-26-13-14. Expiration, Renewal, Surrender, and Reinstatement of Pharmacist's License
25-26-13-16.5. Optometrists Who May Have Prescriptions Filled
25-26-13-17. Classes of Pharmacy Permits
25-26-13-18. Eligibility for Pharmacy Permits; Inspections; Value of Drug Inventory
25-26-13-19. Retail Pharmacies; Absence of Pharmacist; Revocation of Privilege
25-26-13-20. Applications for Pharmacy Permits
25-26-13-21. Transfer of Ownership or Location of Pharmacies
25-26-13-22. Expiration and Renewal of Pharmacy Permits
25-26-13-23. Fees; Fines; License Renewal
25-26-13-24.5. Posting of Standing Orders, Prescriptions, and Protocols
25-26-13-24.8. Transfer of Prescription Upon Request; Transfer Electronically or by Facsimile
25-26-13-25.5. Approved Electronic Data Intermediary
25-26-13-27. Closing of Pharmacies
25-26-13-28. Injunction of Violations
25-26-13-29. Unlawful Acts; Violations; Application of Chapter
25-26-13-30. Impaired Pharmacists Account
25-26-13-31. Powers and Duties of Pharmacists
25-26-13-31.2. Administration of Immunizations; Emergency Immunizations; Immunization Data
25-26-13-31.5. Immunizations by Pharmacist Interns and Pharmacist Students; Rules
25-26-13-31.7. Administration of Immunizations by Pharmacy Technician; Rules
25-26-13-32. State of Emergency; Suspension of Statutes
25-26-13-33. Places That Require a Pharmacy Permit; Exceptions