# Ind. Code § 25-26-13-1: Public interest

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T25_A26_C13_S25-26-13-1

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 25-26-13-1
- **Heading:** Public interest
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 13 / Section 25-26-13-1

## Text

Sec. 1. The practice of pharmacy is declared to be a professional occupation in the state of Indiana, affecting the public health, safety, and welfare and must be subject to regulation and control in the public interest by the board of pharmacy. It is further declared to be a matter of public interest and concern that the practice of pharmacy merit and receive the confidence of the public and that only qualified persons be permitted to practice pharmacy in the state of Indiana.

As added by Acts 1977, P.L.276, SEC.1.

## Nearby sections

- [Ind. Code § 25-26-13-1 Public interest](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T25_A26_C13_S25-26-13-1.md)
- [Ind. Code § 25-26-13-1.5 Continuation of accrued rights or benefits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T25_A26_C13_S25-26-13-1.5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 25-26-13-2 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T25_A26_C13_S25-26-13-2.md)
- [Ind. Code § 25-26-13-3 Board of pharmacy; creation; oath; meetings; compensation; majority approval of actions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T25_A26_C13_S25-26-13-3.md)
- [Ind. Code § 25-26-13-4 Powers and duties of board; prescription drug form program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T25_A26_C13_S25-26-13-4.md)
- [Ind. Code § 25-26-13-4.1 Authority to adopt interim rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T25_A26_C13_S25-26-13-4.1.md)
- [Ind. Code § 25-26-13-4.3 Expired](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T25_A26_C13_S25-26-13-4.3.md)
- [Ind. Code § 25-26-13-4.4 Rules concerning compounding](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T25_A26_C13_S25-26-13-4.4.md)
- [Ind. Code § 25-26-13-4.5 Rehabilitation of impaired pharmacists; confidentiality of information; duties of board designated rehabilitation program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T25_A26_C13_S25-26-13-4.5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 25-26-13-5 Executive director; record of proceedings; inspector-investigators](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T25_A26_C13_S25-26-13-5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 25-26-13-6 Funds from sources other than state](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T25_A26_C13_S25-26-13-6.md)
- [Ind. Code § 25-26-13-7 Enforcement of law](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T25_A26_C13_S25-26-13-7.md)
- [Ind. Code § 25-26-13-8 Repealed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T25_A26_C13_S25-26-13-8.md)
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