Citations Affected: IC 25-26.
Synopsis: Pharmacy technicians. Authorizes the board of pharmacy to
adopt rules establishing the number of licensed pharmacy technicians
or pharmacy technicians in training serving under a licensed
pharmacist. (Currently, a pharmacist may supervise not more than four
licensed pharmacy technicians or pharmacy technicians in training.)
Effective: July 1, 2012.
January 9, 2012, read first time and referred to Committee on Health and Provider
Services.
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning
professions and occupations.
pharmacy technicians or pharmacy technicians in training
certified under IC 25-26-19 must practice under the a licensed
pharmacist's immediate and personal supervision at any time. all
times. As used in this clause, "immediate and personal
supervision" means within reasonable visual and vocal distance
of the pharmacist.
(5) The pharmacy will be located separate and apart from any area
containing merchandise not offered for sale under the pharmacy
permit. The pharmacy will:
(A) be stationary;
(B) be sufficiently secure, either through electronic or physical
means, or a combination of both, to protect the products
contained in the pharmacy and to detect and deter entry during
those times when the pharmacy is closed;
(C) be well lighted and ventilated with clean and sanitary
surroundings;
(D) be equipped with a sink with hot and cold running water
or some means for heating water, a proper sewage outlet, and
refrigeration;
(E) have a prescription filling area of sufficient size to permit
the practice of pharmacy as practiced at that particular
pharmacy; and
(F) have such additional fixtures, facilities, and equipment as
the board requires to enable it to operate properly as a
pharmacy in compliance with federal and state laws and
regulations governing pharmacies.
(b) Prior to opening a pharmacy after receipt of a pharmacy permit,
the permit holder shall submit the premises to a qualifying inspection
by a representative of the board and shall present a physical inventory
of the drug and all other items in the inventory on the premises.
(c) At all times, the wholesale value of the drug inventory on the
licensed items must be at least ten percent (10%) of the wholesale
value of the items in the licensed area.
the direct supervision of a single licensed pharmacist.
(b) The board shall:
(1) establish standards for the competent practice of pharmacy
technicians; and
(2) subject to IC 4-21.5, IC 25-1-7, and IC 25-1-9, conduct
proceedings on any matter under the jurisdiction of the board.