Section 856IAC1-29-2. On-line retrieval and printout capabilities; data requirements; discontinuance of system

   (a) Any such proposed computerized system must provide on-line retrieval (via visual display device or hard-copy printout) of original prescription order information for those prescription orders which are currently authorized for refilling. This shall include:

(1) prescription number;

(2) date of issuance of the original prescription order by the prescriber;

(3) full name and address of the patient;

(4) name and address of prescriber;

(5) DEA number of prescriber when drug prescribed is controlled substance;

(6) the name, strength (if applicable), dosage form, and quantity of medication originally dispensed;

(7) total number of refills authorized by prescriber.

  (b) In addition to the information contained in subsection (a) above, the following information shall be maintained for each filling:

(1) date dispensed;

(2) quantity dispensed, if different from the quantity prescribed;

(3) identification of dispensing pharmacist;

(4) adequate information to determine the number of authorized refills remaining.

  (c) The system shall be able to produce a complete printout of current prescription status that would provide all necessary refill information for use in the event that the pharmacy wishes to discontinue use of the computer system. The report shall list all currently refillable prescriptions in sequence by prescription number. The following information shall be included:

(1) prescription number;

(2) date dispensed, quantity, and pharmacist's identification;

(3) the number of refills presently remaining and the amount owed, if any, from any partial refills.

(Indiana Board of Pharmacy; 856 IAC 1-29-2; filed Aug 16, 1984, 3:55 pm: 7 IR 2544; readopted filed Nov 13, 2001, 3:55 p.m.: 25 IR 1330; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:33 p.m.: 20071031-IR-856070060RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:24 a.m.: 20131225-IR-856130308RFA)