Official Code of Georgia Annotated

Title 26. FOOD, DRUGS, AND COSMETICS · Chapter 4. PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES · Article 3. PRACTICE OF PHARMACY

26-4-50. Drug therapy modification certification.

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(a)
No pharmacist shall be authorized to modify drug therapy pursuant to Code Section 43-34-24 unless that pharmacist:#
1. (1)
  Is licensed to practice as a pharmacist in this state;#
2. (2)
  Has successfully completed a course of study regarding modification of drug therapy and approved by the board;#
3. (3)
  Annually successfully completes a continuing education program regarding modification of drug therapy and approved by the board; and#
4. (4)
  Is certified by the board as meeting the requirements of paragraphs (1) through (3) of this subsection.#
(b)
Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to expand or change any existing authority for a pharmacist to substitute drugs.#

The notes below are printed with the section but are not enacted law (O.C.G.A. § 1-1-1(c)). They are shown apart from the text.

History

Code 1981, § 26-4-50, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 558, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 6/HB 509.

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