Section 25-26-16-4.5 - Protocol for pharmacists(a) This section does not apply to a pharmacist who is practicing in a hospital.(b) As used in this section, "direct supervision" means that a supervising:(2) advanced practice registered nurse who meets the requirements of IC 25-23-1-19.5; or(3) physician assistant licensed under IC 25-27.5 who is delegated prescriptive authority under IC 25-27.5-5-6; is readily available to consult with the pharmacist while the protocol services are being provided.
(c) This section applies to a pharmacist who: (1) is employed by, or has entered into a contract with, a physician, a group of physicians, or an outpatient clinic; and(2) is under the direct supervision of a person described in subsection (b)(1) through (b)(3).(d) The protocols developed under this chapter:(1) must be agreed upon by:(A) the physician or the physician administrator described in section 3.5(d) of this chapter; and(2) may apply to a single patient or group of patients, as specified by the physician.Amended by P.L. 207-2021,SEC. 44, eff. 7/1/2021.Amended by P.L. 129-2018,SEC. 39, eff. 7/1/2018.Amended by P.L. 202-2017,SEC. 16, eff. 7/1/2017.Amended by P.L. 89-2015, SEC. 2, eff. 7/1/2015.Added by P.L. 197-2011, SEC. 113, eff. 7/1/2011.