Can the board of pharmacy temporarily revoke a patient's license?

The assertion that the board of pharmacy cannot temporarily revoke a patient's license because revocation is always permanent is not entirely accurate. In practice, the board has the authority to take action against a license based on the severity of the violation. Most licensing boards, including pharmacy boards, typically have provisions for suspending a license temporarily rather than revoking it permanently, especially for lesser infractions or while an investigation is ongoing.

In many jurisdictions, a temporary suspension may be utilized to protect the public or to allow a licensee to address specific issues while maintaining their ability to regain their license upon resolution of those issues.

The correct understanding regarding the authority of a board of pharmacy in Indiana is that they do have the capability to impose temporary measures. Therefore, the correct response would actually indicate that yes, under specific circumstances, a patient's license can be temporarily revoked or suspended as a protective measure.