Section 440IAC10-1-56. "Tapering" defined  


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  •    "Tapering" means a directed reduction of medication dosage over time with the goal of reducing the dosage or eliminating the dosage as clinically determined based on the:

    (1) known pharmacology of the medication; and

    (2) clinical responsiveness of the patient.

    (Division of Mental Health and Addiction; 440 IAC 10-1-56; filed Dec 30, 2009, 2:00 p.m.: 20100127-IR-440080412FRA; readopted filed May 10, 2016, 11:24 a.m.: 20160608-IR-440160134RFA)