Ind. Code § 25-26-25-1 Definitions
Sec. 1. The definitions in IC 25-26-13-2 apply to this chapter.
As added by P.L.154-2023, SEC.3.
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in effectInd. Code § 25-26-25-2 "Hormonal contraceptive patch"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "hormonal contraceptive patch" means a transdermal patch applied to the skin of a woman, by the woman or by a pharmacist, that releases a drug composed of a combination of hormones that is approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration to prevent pregnancy. However, the term does not include a drug, substance, or device that contains a progesterone receptor antagonist.
As added by P.L.154-2023, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 25-26-25-3 "Self-administered hormonal contraceptive"
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "self-administered hormonal contraceptive" means a drug:
(1) composed of a hormone or a combination of hormones that is approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration to prevent pregnancy; and
(2) that the woman to whom the drug is prescribed may administer to herself.
The term includes hormonal contraceptive pills. However, the term does not include a drug or substance that contains a progesterone receptor antagonist.
As added by P.L.154-2023, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 25-26-25-4 Prescribing and dispensing hormonal contraceptives
Sec. 4. A pharmacist may prescribe and dispense hormonal contraceptive patches and self-administered hormonal contraceptives to a woman who is at least eighteen (18) years of age, regardless of whether the woman has evidence of a previous prescription from a primary care practitioner or women's health care practitioner for a hormonal contraceptive patch or self-administered hormonal contraceptive.
As added by P.L.154-2023, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 25-26-25-5 Standing order; requirements
Sec. 5. (a) The state health commissioner or designated public health authority shall issue a standing order that concerns standard procedures for the prescribing of hormonal contraceptive patches and self-administered hormonal contraceptives by pharmacists and that is effective until the board adopts rules under this chapter.
(b) Before issuing a standing order under subsection (a), the state health commissioner or designated public health authority shall:
(1) consult with appropriate medical experts; and
(2) receive approval of the medical licensing board of Indiana.
(c) The standing order issued under this section must require a pharmacist who elects to prescribe hormonal contraceptive patches and self-administered hormonal contraceptives to do the following:
(1) Complete a training program approved by the board that is related to prescribing hormonal contraceptive patches and self-administered hormonal contraceptives. The board may adopt a training program developed by another state.
(2) Provide a self-screening risk assessment tool that the woman must use before the pharmacist's prescribing of the hormonal contraceptive patch or self-administered hormonal contraceptive.
(3) Refer the woman to a primary care practitioner or the women's health care practitioner upon prescribing and dispensing the hormonal contraceptive patch or self-administered hormonal contraceptive.
(4) Provide the woman with a written record of the hormonal contraceptive patch or the self-administered hormonal contraceptive prescribed and dispensed and advise the woman to consult with a primary care practitioner or women's health care practitioner.
(5) If the pharmacist works at a site which, in the regular course of business, has a provider who is a physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant who is available to deliver patient care and who is capable of prescribing the hormonal contraceptive patch or self-administered hormonal contraceptive, suggest that the woman see the provider.
(6) Administer the screening protocols before issuing each prescription for a hormonal contraceptive patch or self-administered hormonal contraceptive.
(7) Provide that a prescription for a contraceptive patch or self-administered hormonal contraceptive may not be for more than a six (6) month period and that the pharmacist may not issue a prescription to the woman after twelve (12) months unless the woman has been seen by a physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant in the previous twelve (12) month period.
As added by P.L.154-2023, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 25-26-25-6 Rules
Sec. 6. The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that adopt the state health commissioner's standing order under section 5 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.154-2023, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 25-26-25-7 Appointment not required
Sec. 7. A pharmacist may not require a woman to schedule an appointment with the pharmacist for the prescribing or dispensing of a hormonal contraceptive patch or self-administered hormonal contraceptive.
As added by P.L.154-2023, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 25-26-25-8 Contraindication; objection on ethical, moral, or religious grounds
Sec. 8. (a) A pharmacist is not required to prescribe or dispense a hormonal contraceptive patch or self-administered hormonal contraceptive to a woman if the pharmacist:
(1) believes that the hormonal contraceptive patch or self-administered hormonal contraceptive is contraindicated; or
(2) objects on ethical, moral, or religious grounds.
(b) An individual who is a pharmacy technician, pharmacy technician in training, pharmacist student, or pharmacist intern is not required to dispense a hormonal contraceptive patch or self-administered hormonal contraceptive to a woman if the individual objects on ethical, moral, or religious grounds.
As added by P.L.154-2023, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 25-26-25-9 Prohibition on prescribing a drug intended to cause an abortion; revocation of license
Sec. 9. (a) Notwithstanding IC 25-1-9, the board shall revoke the license of a pharmacist if, after appropriate notice and an opportunity for a hearing, the attorney general proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the pharmacist knowingly or intentionally prescribed a drug under this chapter that is intended to cause an abortion.
(b) A pharmacist who knowingly or intentionally prescribes a drug under this chapter that is intended to cause an abortion commits a Level 5 felony.
As added by P.L.154-2023, SEC.3.
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