LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
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Indianapolis, IN 46204
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6670 NOTE PREPARED: Jan 9, 2022
BILL NUMBER: HB 1372 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Dispensing ivermectin.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Nisly BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED: GENERAL IMPACT: Pending
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: Allows a physician or advanced practice registered nurse to create a standing
order that allows a pharmacist to dispense ivermectin. Provides that a prescription dispensed under a standing
order is considered to be issued for a legitimate medical purpose in the usual course of professional practice.
Prohibits a: (1) physician or advanced practice registered nurse who issues; or (2) pharmacist or pharmacy
that follows; a standing order from seeking or receiving certain personal financial benefits. Requires a
pharmacist to provide each recipient of ivermectin under a standing order with a standardized information
sheet that includes certain information. Prohibits the information sheet from containing information
discouraging the recipient from using ivermectin for the treatment of COVID-19. Prohibits the medical
licensing board of Indiana, Indiana state board of nursing, or the Indiana board of pharmacy from disciplining
a physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or pharmacist for certain failures in following a standing
order or a defect in the standing order.
Effective Date: July 1, 2022.
Explanation of State Expenditures: As of the above date, the fiscal analysis of this bill has not been
completed. Please contact the Office of Fiscal and Management Analysis for an update of this fiscal impact
statement.
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues:
HB 1372 1 State Agencies Affected:
Local Agencies Affected:
Information Sources:
Fiscal Analyst: Adam White, 317-234-1360.
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