Sec. 5. For purposes of this chapter, a pharmacist adjusts a drug regimen if the pharmacist:
(1) changes the duration of treatment for a current drug therapy;
(2) adjusts a drug's strength, dosage form, frequency of administration, or route of administration;
(3) discontinues the use of a drug;
(4) adds a drug to the treatment regimen;
(5) issues a new prescription for the purposes of subdivision (1), (2), or (4); or
(6) makes a therapeutic substitution.
As added by P.L.75-2004, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.207-2021, SEC.49.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 25. Professions and Occupations
Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores
Chapter 16.5. Drug Regimens in Health Facilities
25-26-16.5-2. "Attending Physician"
25-26-16.5-4. "Therapeutic Alternative"
25-26-16.5-5. Adjustment of a Drug Regimen by a Pharmacist
25-26-16.5-7. Authority of a Pharmacist to Adjust a Drug Regimen
25-26-16.5-8. Drug Regimen Review Committee
25-26-16.5-9. Modification of Written Protocol Requires New Protocol; Exception
25-26-16.5-10. Basis and Review of Protocol
25-26-16.5-11. Required Elements of a Protocol
25-26-16.5-12. Protocol Must Comply With Certain Medicaid Requirements
25-26-16.5-13. Duration of Authorization of Therapeutic Alternative
25-26-16.5-14. Unauthorized Therapeutic Alternatives Prohibited
25-26-16.5-15. Attending Physician's Duty to Review an Implemented Protocol
25-26-16.5-16. Protocol Documentation Required
25-26-16.5-17. Confidentiality; Liability
25-26-16.5-18. Pharmacist Subject to Discipline for Violations