Sec. 7. (a) A pharmacist may adjust the drug therapy regimen of the individual under:
(1) the written authorization of the individual's attending physician under section 6 of this chapter;
(2) the health facility's protocols; and
(3) this chapter.
(b) The pharmacist shall review the appropriate medical records of the individual to determine whether the attending physician has authorized the use of a specific protocol before the pharmacist adjusts the individual's drug therapy regimen.
(c) Notwithstanding subsection (a), if a protocol involves parenteral nutrition of the patient, the pharmacist shall communicate with the attending physician to receive approval to begin the protocol. The pharmacist shall document the authorization of the attending physician to use the protocol immediately in the individual's medical record.
As added by P.L.75-2004, SEC.3.
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