Indiana Law Flashcards
If a controlled substance prescription is written in IL but filled in IN, which states’ laws must be followed?
Illinois (must follow rules of state where it was written)
Compare APN vs PA
Both: Limited to scope of overseer, can get DEA#, must be licensed in IN to write Rx in IN
PA: Works under physician only, requires 1800 practice hours before CS, has to be within travel distance of supervisor
APN: Works under physician, podiatrist, or dentist; no practice hours required; can practice independently
Optometrist prescribing
Can prescribe independently off of a formulary
Definition of a practitioner
Anyone with a license
What rights do people undergoing sanction have?
Hearing and legal representation
What are the types of sanction (6)?
Revocation - minimum of 7 years before license can be reinstated; will get new license
Suspension - cannot practice until license is reinstated; will have same #
Probation: can continue to work but must be requirements of board
Letter of reprimand: Formal written reprimand
Censure: Formal verbal reprimand (still in record)
Fine: up to $1000, can’t be punished if cannot afford to pay
Summary suspension
An emergency suspension for up to 90 days to stop a practitioner from practicing if they present a clear & immediate danger to the public
Surrender of license
Someone gives up license without a hearing, but has to follow whatever restrictions the board decides (possibly never getting license reinstated)
Does a phone call count as telemedicine?
No - must have video component
Can medications be prescribed via telemedicine?
Yes
If not licensed in IN, provider must have certificate to prescribe for patient in IN
Can controlled substances be prescribed via telemedicine?
Yes, but only if the patient was seen by a provider in person and the person prescribing is basing prescription off of the plan of whoever saw them in person
What are the restriction on quantity limits for prescribing control substances?
Opioids are limited to 7 days at first fill (unless for cancer, palliative care, SUD, or prescriber determines increased need documented in medical chart)
Rules for partial filling CS in IN
Partial filling opioids must be complied if requested by patient - can get second fill within 30 days of written date
OPIOIDS specifically
Drug order vs prescription
Drug order is for immediate administration in a facility
Prescription is for medication that the patient will take home
What are the requirements for drug ORDER?
Name of patient Bed # of patient Name of drug Strenght of drug Quantity Directions for administration Prescriber name
What are the requirements for prescription?
Pt name/address Drug name/strength quantity directions practitioner name/signature
What is required on a prescription label?
Name/address/phone # of pharmacy Rx # date filled Name of prescriber Name of patient (or species of animal + owner's name) DIrections Name of drug
What are IN’s additional restrictions on samples?
Cannot repackage to sell
Can’t dispense expired samples
When is generic substitition NOT allowed?
When prescriber signs DAW
or for ANIMALS
When is generic substitution required even if prescriber signs DAW?
Medicare patients when the generic is less expensive than brand - unless prescriber writes in their own handwriting “Brand medically necessary”
What needs to be on the label for generic substitutions?
“____ generic for ____” + manufacturer
What are the rules for substituting biological products?
Must inform the patient
Must be equivalent
Provider must have signed may substitute
How is naloxone dispensed?W
Under a standing order (no Rx needed) as long as you tell how to administer, to call 911, and give info for treatment program
Legally what is a pharmacy?
A place where prescriptions are filled and drugs are dispensed - drugs = primary purpose
What is the qualifying pharmacist?
The person legally responsible for the pharmacy/operations
Who is on the board of pharmacy?
7 members - 6 pharmacists + 1 member of the community
At least 1 has to be from hospital setting
How long are BOP terms?
4 years
How are BOP members decided?
APpointment by governor
What is a quorum on the BOP?
4 - need a majority of quorum to pass things
How many times does the board have to meet a year?
8 times
What are the boards required functions?
Establish standards of practice
Establish counseling
Establish procedures to return expired drugs
Develop rules for e-prescribing and OTC Sudafed
How does the board handle impaired pharmacists?
They can enroll in and complete a treatment program without ever having to go before the board as long as they comply. IF they don’t comply, the program can tell the board
Inactive license
Still paying fees but not doing CE
Invalid license
When someone forgot to renew license - can pay to have it revalidated within 3 years, but if longer may have to complete additional training/licensure
When is it appropriate to release health information without patient approval?
When it’s in the best interest of patient health
To the law enforcement
For a criminal proceeding
Requested by BOP
What are the categories of pharmacy permits?
Category 1: Retail
Category II: Hospital
Category III: Not open to the public