IC 25-26-13-19: Retail pharmacies; absence of pharmacist; revocation of privilege

Sec. 19. (a) A pharmacy holding a Category I or Category III permit that is not operating as a remote dispensing facility (as defined in IC 25-26-13.5-3) may be open to the general public without a pharmacist on duty if the following conditions are met:

(1) Approval is obtained from the board.

(2) All legend drugs and other merchandise that can only be dispensed by a pharmacist are securely locked or secured by an alternative system approved by the board when the pharmacist is absent.

(3) During the pharmacist's absence, a sign at least twenty (20) inches by thirty (30) inches is prominently displayed in the prescription department stating: "Prescription Department Closed, No Pharmacist on Duty".

(4) Only a pharmacist has access to the secured area.

(b) The board may revoke or limit a pharmacy's privilege under this section after a hearing under IC 4-21.5-3.