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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/24/2025
04/24/2025
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Pharmacy matters. Requires the state health commissioner or the commissioner's designated public health authority to issue a standing order, prescription, or protocol (standing order) that allows a pharmacist to treat or screen, test, administer, or dispense for certain health conditions. Allows a pharmacist to order tests that are waived under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) or established under a standing order. Allows a pharmacy intern or a pharmacy technician to perform a test that is: (1) delegated by a supervising pharmacist; and (2) a waived test under CLIA. Allows a pharmacy technician who is certified to perform any activity delegated by a supervising pharmacist or pharmacist owner if the activities: (1) do not require the clinical judgment of a pharmacist; (2) are not prohibited by a rule adopted by the Indiana board of pharmacy; or (3) are not an activity required by law to be performed only by a pharmacist. Provides civil and criminal immunity for a pharmacist related to filling a prescription for a drug, medicine, or other prescribed substance. Establishes exceptions.
AI Summary
This bill expands the roles and responsibilities of pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy technicians in Indiana, effective July 1, 2025. The bill allows the state health commissioner to issue standing orders that permit pharmacists to treat, screen, test, administer, or dispense for various health conditions, including respiratory illnesses like influenza, COVID-19, and RSV, strep throat, lice, minor skin conditions, and emerging public health threats. Pharmacists are now authorized to order waived tests under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) to support their clinical decision-making. Pharmacy interns and technicians can perform delegated waived tests under CLIA, and certified pharmacy technicians can perform additional tasks previously restricted to pharmacists, such as certain prescription-related activities, as long as these tasks do not require clinical judgment and are not legally restricted to pharmacists. The bill also provides civil and criminal immunity for pharmacists and pharmacies when filling prescriptions, with exceptions for gross negligence, willful misconduct, or intentional acts. This legislation aims to increase access to healthcare services by expanding the scope of practice for pharmacy professionals while maintaining patient safety through training and supervision requirements.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate Health and Provider Services Hearing (09:00:00 2/12/2025 Room 431) (on 02/12/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/145/details |
| Senate Health and Provider Services Amendment #4 | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0145/committee-amendments/drafts/AM014504.pdf |
| Senate Health and Provider Services Amendment #5 | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0145/committee-amendments/drafts/AM014505.pdf |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0145/SB0145.01.INTR.pdf |
| Fiscal Note #1: Introduced | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0145/fiscal-notes/SB0145.01.INTR.FN001.pdf |
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