Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) signed Executive Order 21-14 to extend the public health emergency to June 30 and Executive Order 21-15 to adjust COVID-19 requirements effective June 1st. Each directive from executive orders continued throughout the public health emergency will cease on June 30th. The following directives relating to pharmacy practice will no longer be in effect:
- EO 20-05: Suspended the requirement that a healthcare provider holds an Indiana license if he or she: (1) has an equivalent license from another State, and (2) is not suspended or barred from practice in that State or any State. Authorized the head of any state agency (including PLA) to waive, suspend, or modify any existing rule where the enforcement of which would be detrimental to the public welfare during the emergency.
- EO 20-12: Non-controlled substances as maintenance medications permitted a one-time 90-day emergency refill.
- EO 20-13: Retired health care professionals who, within the past 5 years, retired or surrendered their license, may provide health care services in Indiana without reinstatement or approval by the relevant license board.
- EO 20-21: Pharmacy students who have completed all required course work, applied for a pharmacist license, and supplied a certificate of completion, may practice as a pharmacist without first taking and passing the MPJE and NAPLEX.
- EO 20-27 and 20-31: Any license set to expire during the public health emergency is extended for the duration of the public health emergency.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.