Indiana § 25-26-13-31 - Powers and duties of pharmacists
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§ 25-26-13-31. Powers and duties of pharmacists
Sec. 31. (a) A pharmacist may do the following:
(1) Obtain and maintain patient drug histories and other pharmacy records that are related to drug or device therapies.
(2) Perform drug evaluation, drug utilization review, and drug regimen review.
(3) Participate in the selection, storage, and distribution of drugs, dietary supplements, and devices. However, drug selection must comply with IC 16-42-19 and IC 16-42-22.
(4) Participate in drug or drug related research.
(5) Prescribe any of the following devices or supplies approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration:
(A) Inhalation spacer.
(B) Nebulizer.
(C) Supplies for medical devices, including but not limited to, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine supplies and insulin pump supplies.
(D) Normal saline and sterile water for irrigation for wound care or for injection with a prescription drug or device.
(E) Diabetes blood sugar testing supplies.
(F) Pen needles.
(G) Syringes for medication use.
(b) A pharmacist who participates in an activity allowed under subsection (a) is required to follow the standards for the competent practice of pharmacy adopted by the board.
(c) A pharmacist may issue a prescription for purposes of subsection (a)(5).
As added by P.L.187-1999, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.247-2019, SEC.4; P.L.114-2020, SEC.13; P.L.207-2021, SEC.35.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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