Section 25-26-24-3 - "Dispense"(a) As used in this chapter, "dispense" means to deliver a controlled substance to an ultimate user or research subject by or pursuant to the lawful order of a practitioner and includes the prescribing, administering, packaging, labeling, or compounding necessary to prepare the substance for that delivery.(b) The term does not apply to the following:(1) A drug administered directly to a patient.(2) A drug dispensed by a practitioner, if the quantity dispensed is not more than a seventy-two (72) hour supply of a controlled substance listed in schedule II, III, IV, or V as set forth in IC 35-48-3-9.Added by P.L. 51-2019,SEC. 8, eff. 4/18/2019.