IC 25-26-16.5-7: Authority of a pharmacist to adjust a drug regimen

Sec. 7. (a) A pharmacist may adjust the drug therapy regimen of the individual under:

(1) the written authorization of the individual's attending physician under section 6 of this chapter;

(2) the health facility's protocols; and

(3) this chapter.

(b) The pharmacist shall review the appropriate medical records of the individual to determine whether the attending physician has authorized the use of a specific protocol before the pharmacist adjusts the individual's drug therapy regimen.

(c) Notwithstanding subsection (a), if a protocol involves parenteral nutrition of the patient, the pharmacist shall communicate with the attending physician to receive approval to begin the protocol. The pharmacist shall document the authorization of the attending physician to use the protocol immediately in the individual's medical record.