Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “prescriber” means any of the following:

(1) A physician licensed under IC 25-22.5.

(2) A physician assistant licensed under IC 25-27.5 and granted the authority to prescribe by the physician assistant’s collaborating physician and in accordance with IC 25-27.5-5-4.

(3) An advanced practice registered nurse licensed and granted the authority to prescribe drugs under IC 25-23.

(4) The state health commissioner, if the state health commissioner holds an active license under IC 25-22.5.

(5) A public health authority.

As added by P.L.32-2015, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.6-2016, SEC.5; P.L.129-2018, SEC.21; P.L.247-2019, SEC.1.