856 IAC 1-33-1 Definitions

Sec. 1. The following definitions apply throughout this rule: (1) "Counseling" means appropriate communication, by a pharmacist, to a patient, as defined in subdivision (3), of information for the purpose of improving therapeutic outcomes by maximizing the proper use of drugs and devices dispensed pursuant to prescriptions. (2) "Offer" means a statement that is verbal or, only if necessary for an individual patient, nonverbal, for example, printed or written, that clearly informs the patient that a pharmacist is available, at the time the offer is made, to counsel the patient, including, but not limited to, giving information to or answering questions, or both, from the patient. (3) "Patient" means the following: (A) The individual for whom a prescription was issued. (B) The caregiver of the individual for whom a prescription was issued. (C) The agent of the individual for whom a prescription was issued.