# Ind. Code § 25-1-9.3-5: "Prescriber"

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T25_A1_C9.3_S25-1-9.3-5

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 25-1-9.3-5
- **Heading:** "Prescriber"
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 9.3 / Section 25-1-9.3-5

## Text

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "prescriber" means any of the following:

(1) A dentist licensed under IC 25-14.

(2) A physician licensed under IC 25-22.5.

(3) An advanced practice registered nurse licensed and granted the authority to prescribe under IC 25-23.

(4) An optometrist licensed under IC 25-24.

(5) A physician assistant licensed under IC 25-27.5 and granted the authority to prescribe by the physician assistant's supervisory physician in accordance with IC 25-27.5-5-4.

(6) A podiatrist licensed under IC 25-29.

As added by P.L.28-2019, SEC.9.

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