Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "telepharmacy" means to provide patient care by a pharmacy and pharmacist licensed under IC 25-26 through the use of telecommunications or other technology:
(1) to a patient or the patient's representative who is at a distance and located in a state or jurisdiction of the United States; and
(2) where the pharmacy and pharmacist is located in Indiana.
However, the term does not include patient care through the use of telecommunications or other technology by a pharmacy or pharmacist that is located in a hospital licensed under IC 16-21-2, an ambulatory outpatient surgical center licensed under IC 16-21-2, or a health facility licensed under IC 16-28.
As added by P.L.202-2017, SEC.12.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 25. Professions and Occupations
Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores
Chapter 13.5. Remote Dispensing Facilities
25-26-13.5-1.5. "Automated Dispensing System"
25-26-13.5-3. "Remote Dispensing Facility"
25-26-13.5-6. Registration of Remote Dispensing Facility; Requirements; Operating Under a Contract
25-26-13.5-7. Policies and Procedures of a Supervising Pharmacy Engaging in Telepharmacy
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
25-26-13.5-12. 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