# Ind. Code § 25-1-9.5-4: "Prescriber"

> Indiana · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T25_A1_C9.5_S25-1-9.5-4

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 25-1-9.5-4
- **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 9.5 / Section 25-1-9.5-4

## Text

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "prescriber" means any of the following:

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

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

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

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

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

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

(7) A veterinarian licensed under IC 25-38.1.

As added by P.L.78-2016, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.150-2017, SEC.4; P.L.129-2018, SEC.25; P.L.247-2019, SEC.2; P.L.85-2021, SEC.14.

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