(a) This chapter does not apply to a person who is eligible for immunity specified in one (1) or more of the following sections:
- (1) Section 6 of this chapter.
- (2) IC 20-34-4.5-4 .
- (3) IC 21-44.5-2-6 .
(b) Except as provided in subsection (d), a person who meets all of the following criteria is not liable for civil damages for any act or omission related to the administration of epinephrine:
- (1) The person has successfully completed a course described in section 2.5(a) of this chapter before administering epinephrine to a person.
(2) The person administered the epinephrine in a manner that was consistent with:
- (A) the training provided during the course described in section 2.5(a) of this chapter; or
- (B) the instruction provided to the person by the pharmacist at the time the epinephrine was dispensed to the person.
- (3) The person reasonably believed that the recipient of the epinephrine was suffering from anaphylaxis at the time the epinephrine was administered.
- (c) A pharmacist who complies with section 2.3(a) of this chapter is not liable for civil damages resulting from the administration of epinephrine.
- (d) The immunity described in subsection (b) or (c) does not apply to any act or omission that constitutes gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct.
As added by P.L.114-2020, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.96-2026, SEC.48.