Indiana Code
Chapter 13.5. Remote Dispensing Facilities
25-26-13.5-15. Dispensing Controlled Substances; Automated Dispensing Machines; Deliveries; Storage

Sec. 15. (a) A controlled substance may not be dispensed at the remote dispensing facility unless:
(1) the facility maintains a perpetual inventory of controlled substances; and
(2) the supervising pharmacist checks the Indiana scheduled prescription electronic collection and tracking program established by IC 25-1-13-4 or as directed by the board before:
(A) verification of the finished controlled substance prescription; and
(B) counseling the patient.
(b) Drugs may be transported to a remote dispensing facility that uses an automated dispensing machine only in a sealed container with a list identifying each drug, drug strength, and quantity included in the container.
(c) A delivery of drugs may be accepted at the remote dispensing facility only if a pharmacist or a licensed pharmacy technician is present to accept delivery and verify and sign for the receipt of the drugs, unless the drugs are placed in a secured delivery area that complies with federal and state law.
(d) If the delivery is received by a pharmacy technician, a pharmacist at the supervising pharmacy shall ensure through the use of the electronic audio and video communication system or bar code technology that the pharmacy technician has accurately restocked the drugs.
(e) A remote dispensing facility must store drugs in a manner that:
(1) complies with federal and state law;
(2) protects the identity, safety, security, and integrity of the drug; and
(3) limits access to:
(A) a pharmacist employed by the supervising pharmacy; and
(B) a pharmacy technician who has written authorization of a pharmacist to access the facility.
As added by P.L.202-2017, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.143-2022, SEC.71.

Structure Indiana Code

Indiana Code

Title 25. Professions and Occupations

Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores

Chapter 13.5. Remote Dispensing Facilities

25-26-13.5-1. Definitions

25-26-13.5-1.5. "Automated Dispensing System"

25-26-13.5-2. "Patient Care"

25-26-13.5-3. "Remote Dispensing Facility"

25-26-13.5-4. "Telepharmacy"

25-26-13.5-5. Registration Required; Required Information; Exempt Pharmacies; Location of Supervising Pharmacy

25-26-13.5-6. Registration of Remote Dispensing Facility; Requirements; Operating Under a Contract

25-26-13.5-6.5. Registration Procedure for Automated Dispensing Systems; Supervising Pharmacy Located in Indiana

25-26-13.5-6.7. Registration Required Before Operation; Establishment of Minimum Standards and Practices

25-26-13.5-7. Policies and Procedures of a Supervising Pharmacy Engaging in Telepharmacy

25-26-13.5-8. Repealed

25-26-13.5-8.5. Pharmacy Responsibilities

25-26-13.5-9. Staffing Requirements; Rules on Continuing Education Requirement

25-26-13.5-10. Electronic Record Keeping System

25-26-13.5-11. Video and Audio Communication System; Retention of Recordings; Requirements; Nonoperating System

25-26-13.5-12. Maintenance of Controlled Substance Dispensing Records

25-26-13.5-13. Effect of Supervising Pharmacy Being Closed

25-26-13.5-14. Security; Review; Storage Area

25-26-13.5-15. Dispensing Controlled Substances; Automated Dispensing Machines; Deliveries; Storage

25-26-13.5-16. Pharmacy Technicians; Prescription Records; Verification System

25-26-13.5-17. Suspension of Registration

25-26-13.5-18. Rules