Sec. 14. (a) A remote dispensing facility shall have adequate security. The security must do the following:

(1) Record the entrance and exit of individuals to the facility.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 25-26-13.5-14

  • remote dispensing facility: means a facility where prescription drugs are prepared or dispensed without the requirement of the use of an onsite pharmacist and where pharmacist supervision may be provided remotely. See Indiana Code 25-26-13.5-3
(2) Use alarms or other comparable monitoring systems that protect the equipment, records, drug supply, devices, and other items from unauthorized access, acquisition, or use.

(3) Use at least two (2) factoring credentials for employee entry to the remote dispensing facility, using two (2) of the following:

(A) A knowledge factor, including a password.

(B) Biometrics.

(C) An inanimate object.

     (b) A pharmacist shall periodically review the record of entries into the remote dispensing facility.

     (c) The prescription storage area may remain open while a pharmacist or pharmacy technician is on duty.

As added by P.L.202-2017, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.143-2022, SEC.70.