Sec. 7. A supervising pharmacy shall implement policies and procedures that address each of the following before engaging in the practice of telepharmacy under this chapter:
(1) Minimum standards and practices that ensure the safety, accuracy, security, sanitation, record keeping, and patient confidentiality at the remote dispensing facility. The standards and practices must include the following:
(A) Identification of personnel authorized to accept delivery of the drugs and to have access to drug storage and dispensing areas at the remote dispensing facility.
(B) Procedures for the procurement of drugs and devices at the remote dispensing facility and any automated dispensing machine system used.
(C) Criteria for the required inspection of the remote dispensing facility by a pharmacist.
(2) The adoption of training standards required for personnel employed at a remote dispensing facility to ensure the competence and ability of employees in operating the electronic verification, electronic record keeping, and communication systems.
(3) A written plan for recovery from an event that interrupts or prevents pharmacist supervision of the remote dispensing facility.
(4) Policies concerning the dispensing of prescription drugs.
As added by P.L.202-2017, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.143-2022, SEC.65.
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