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Title 26. FOOD, DRUGS, AND COSMETICS

Chapter 4. PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES

102 sections · 26-4-1 to 26-4-214

Article 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

  1. 26-4-1Short title.
  2. 26-4-2Liberal construction of chapter.
  3. 26-4-3Legislative intent.
  4. 26-4-4Definition of “practice of pharmacy.”
  5. 26-4-5Definitions.
  6. 26-4-6Provisions of chapter not applicable to facilities engaged solely in distribution of dialysate drugs or certain dialysis equipment under certain conditions.

Article 2. STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY

  1. 26-4-20Georgia State Board of Pharmacy; powers and duties.
  2. 26-4-21Eligibility requirements for board members; oath of office.
  3. 26-4-22Number and terms of members; appointment; vacancies.
  4. 26-4-23Removal of board members.
  5. 26-4-24Meetings and organization; appeals; serving of notices and legal process.
  6. 26-4-25Expense and mileage allowances; reimbursement of certain costs and fees.
  7. 26-4-26Meetings; notice; quorum; open meetings.
  8. 26-4-27Authority to establish rules and regulations.
  9. 26-4-28Powers, duties, and authority.
  10. 26-4-28.1Power, duties, and authority of the executive director.
  11. 26-4-28.2Notification to board of convictions.
  12. 26-4-29Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency; powers and duties.
  13. 26-4-30Construction of chapter.

Article 3. PRACTICE OF PHARMACY

  1. 26-4-40Unlawful to practice pharmacy without license; exception; penalty.
  2. 26-4-41Qualifications for license; examination; internship and other training programs.
  3. 26-4-42License transfers for pharmacists licensed in another jurisdiction.
  4. 26-4-43Temporary licenses.
  5. 26-4-44Renewal of licenses.
  6. 26-4-44.1Inactive license status.
  7. 26-4-44.2Exceptions for active duty service members.
  8. 26-4-45Continuing professional pharmaceutical education requirements.
  9. 26-4-46Pharmacy intern licenses; eligibility; requirements.
  10. 26-4-47Validity of pharmacy intern licenses.
  11. 26-4-48Renewal of pharmacy intern licenses.
  12. 26-4-49Drug researcher permits; application for registration; fees; suspension or revocation; penalty for violations.
  13. 26-4-50Drug therapy modification certification.
  14. 26-4-51Durable medical equipment supplier license; requirements; exemptions; rules and regulations.
  15. 26-4-52Administration of vaccines by pharmacy technicians; requirements; role of supervising pharmacist.

Article 4. DISCIPLINE

  1. 26-4-60Grounds for suspension, revocation, or refusal to issue or renew licenses.
  2. 26-4-61Temporary suspension of license; notice; disciplinary hearings.
  3. 26-4-62Penalty for violation of chapter.

Article 5. PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

  1. 26-4-80Requirements for prescriptions and dispensing prescription drugs.
  2. 26-4-80.1Use of security paper for hard copy prescription drug orders for Schedule II controlled substances.
  3. 26-4-81Substitution of generic drugs or interchangeable biological products for brand name drugs and prescribed biological products.
  4. 26-4-82Duties requiring professional judgment; responsibilities of licensed pharmacist.
  5. 26-4-83Patient record systems.
  6. 26-4-84Restriction of license for failure to review patient records and prescription drug orders.
  7. 26-4-85Patient counseling; optimizing drug therapy.
  8. 26-4-86Compounding and distribution of drug products.
  9. 26-4-87Storage and handling of controlled substances and dangerous drugs.
  10. 26-4-88Restrictions on dispensing of medicines, drugs, or poisons; functions which require the professional judgment of a pharmacist.
  11. 26-4-89Selling or dispensing prescription drugs by vending machine.
  12. 26-4-90Remuneration for professional pharmacy care services.

Article 6. PHARMACIES

  1. 26-4-110Pharmacy licenses; applications; fees; investigations; prescription department requirements.
  2. 26-4-111Licensure procedures for pharmacies; non-transferability; minimum standards.
  3. 26-4-112Occurrences requiring immediate notification to board.
  4. 26-4-113Wholesale distributors; licensing requirements; suspension or revocation of license; reinstatement.
  5. 26-4-114Special pharmacy permits.
  6. 26-4-114.1Nonresident pharmacy permits; application; requirements.
  7. 26-4-115Wholesale drug distributors; registration; fees; reports of excessive purchases; penalty for violations; transfers of drugs.
  8. 26-4-115.1Requirement that certain wholesale distributors of controlled substances and dangerous drugs provide price and quantity information.
  9. 26-4-116Emergency service providers; contracts with issuing pharmacy; record keeping; inspections.
  10. 26-4-116.1Licensed health practitioners authorized to prescribe auto-injectable epinephrine for schools; pharmacists authorized to fill prescriptions.
  11. 26-4-116.2Licensed health practitioners authorized to prescribe opioid antagonists; pharmacists authorized to fill prescriptions; immunity from liability.
  12. 26-4-116.3Licensed health practitioners authorized to prescribe levalbuterol sulfate or abuterol sulfate for schools; pharmacists authorized to fill prescriptions.
  13. 26-4-116.4Undesignated ready-to-use glucagon for schools.
  14. 26-4-117Duty to prosecute violations.
  15. 26-4-118Pharmacy Audit Bill of Rights; recoupment of disputed funds; appeals process for unfavorable reports; final audit report; investigative audits based on criminal offenses.
  16. 26-4-119Pharmacy anti-steering and transparency; prohibited activities.

Article 7. PRACTITIONERS OF THE HEALING ARTS

  1. 26-4-130Dispensing drugs; compliance with labeling and packaging requirements; records available for inspection by board; renewal of licenses.
  2. 26-4-131Examination of food, drug, and cosmetic specimens; violations of federal law.

Article 8. THIRD-PARTY PRESCRIPTION PROGRAMS

  1. 26-4-140Short title.
  2. 26-4-141Legislative findings.
  3. 26-4-142Definitions.
  4. 26-4-143Approval of program by Commissioner; exemptions.
  5. 26-4-144Claim reimbursements to participating pharmacies.
  6. 26-4-145Excessive charges to enrollees prohibited.
  7. 26-4-146Administrator registration.
  8. 26-4-147Liability of enrollees.
  9. 26-4-148Penalties.

Article 9. POISONS

  1. 26-4-160Sales and labeling.
  2. 26-4-161Procedure on sale or delivery of listed poisons.
  3. 26-4-162Prescriptions by practitioners of the healing arts.
  4. 26-4-163Penalty.

Article 10. NUCLEAR PHARMACY LAW

  1. 26-4-170Short title.
  2. 26-4-171Definitions.
  3. 26-4-172License requirements generally.
  4. 26-4-173Nuclear pharmacist license; applicant requirements.
  5. 26-4-174Nuclear pharmacy operators permit; requirements.
  6. 26-4-175Equipment requirements.
  7. 26-4-176Limiting, suspending, or revoking license.
  8. 26-4-177Grounds for refusal to grant license.
  9. 26-4-178Authorized to promulgate rules.
  10. 26-4-179Authority of department.

Article 11. UTILIZATION OF UNUSED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

  1. 26-4-190 to 26-4-195(no catchline printed)Reserved

Article 12. PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION INTEGRITY

  1. 26-4-200Short title.
  2. 26-4-201Definitions.
  3. 26-4-202Pedigrees for prescription drugs.
  4. 26-4-203Immediate cease and desist orders for violations.
  5. 26-4-204Prohibited acts.
  6. 26-4-205Penalty.

Article 13. SAFE MEDICATIONS PRACTICE

  1. 26-4-210Short title.
  2. 26-4-211Legislative findings and intent.
  3. 26-4-212Definitions.
  4. 26-4-213Collaboration.
  5. 26-4-214Role of State Board of Pharmacy and Georgia Composite Medical Board in establishing rules and regulations.