Georgia Pharmacy Practice Act
Georgia · 26 · §§ 26-4-1 to 26-4-90 · 96 sections
Overview
The act regulates the practice of pharmacy and the distribution of drugs, establishing licensing and permit requirements for pharmacies, wholesale drug distributors, out-of-state and specialty pharmacies, and nuclear pharmacy operations, together with minimum operating standards and duties covering dispensing, labeling, recordkeeping, and notification of significant events. It vests a regulatory board with rulemaking authority and with power to inspect records, investigate applicants and licensees, and refuse, limit, suspend, or revoke licenses, and it prescribes penalties for violations along with a duty to prosecute them. It also authorizes prescribers and pharmacists to supply certain emergency medications for use in schools and extends liability protection for doing so, governs the sale of listed poisons, sets out audit rights and an appeals process for pharmacies subject to review, and requires registration and oversight of prescription discount program administrators.
Editorial summary generated from the text of this act. It is not part of the statute — read the sections below for the operative language.
In the courts
Sections of this act have been cited in 2 court decisions.
Most-cited authority: 29 Cal. 4th 32 - Zuckerman v. State Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Sections covered
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-1Short title
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-110Pharmacy licenses; applications; fees; investigations; prescription department requirements
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-111Licensure procedures for pharmacies; non-transferability; minimum standards
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-112Occurrences requiring immediate notification to board
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-113Wholesale distributors; licensing requirements; suspension or revocation of license; reinstatement
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-114Special pharmacy permits
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-114.1Nonresident pharmacy permits; application; requirements
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-115Wholesale drug distributors; registration; fees; reports of excessive purchases; penalty for violations; transfers of drugs
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-115.1Requirement that certain wholesale distributors of controlled substances and dangerous drugs provide price and quantity information
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-116Emergency service providers; contracts with issuing pharmacy; record keeping; inspections
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-116.1Licensed health practitioners authorized to prescribe auto-injectable epinephrine for schools; pharmacists authorized to fill prescriptions
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-116.2Licensed health practitioners authorized to prescribe opioid antagonists; pharmacists authorized to fill prescriptions; immunity from liability
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-116.3Licensed health practitioners authorized to prescribe levalbuterol sulfate or abuterol sulfate for schools; pharmacists authorized to fill prescriptions
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-116.4Undesignated ready-to-use glucagon for schools
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-117Duty to prosecute violations
- O.C.G.A. § 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
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-130Dispensing drugs; compliance with labeling and packaging requirements; records available for inspection by board; renewal of licenses
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-131Examination of food, drug, and cosmetic specimens; violations of federal law
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-140Short title
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-141Legislative findings
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-142Definitions
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-143Approval of program by Commissioner; exemptions
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-145Excessive charges to enrollees prohibited
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-146Administrator registration
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-147Liability of enrollees
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-148Penalties
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-160Sales and labeling
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-161Procedure on sale or delivery of listed poisons
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-162Prescriptions by practitioners of the healing arts
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-163Penalty
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-171Definitions
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-172License requirements generally
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-173Nuclear pharmacist license; applicant requirements
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-174Nuclear pharmacy operators permit; requirements
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-175Equipment requirements
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-176Limiting, suspending, or revoking license
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-177Grounds for refusal to grant license
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-178Authorized to promulgate rules
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-179Authority of department
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-2Liberal construction of chapter
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-20Georgia State Board of Pharmacy; powers and duties
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-200[For effective date, see note.] Short title
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-201[For effective date, see note.] Definitions
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-202[For effective date, see note.] Pedigrees for prescription drugs
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-203[For effective date, see note.] Immediate cease and desist orders for violations
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-204[For effective date, see note.] Prohibited acts
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-205[For effective date, see note.] Penalty
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-21Eligibility requirements for board members; oath of office
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-211Legislative findings and intent
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-212Definitions
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-213Collaboration
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-214Role of State Board of Pharmacy and Georgia Composite Medical Board in establishing rules and regulations
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-22Number and terms of members; appointment; vacancies
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-23Removal of board members
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-24Meetings and organization; appeals; serving of notices and legal process
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-25Expense and mileage allowances; reimbursement of certain costs and fees
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-26Meetings; notice; quorum; open meetings
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-27Authority to establish rules and regulations
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-28Powers, duties, and authority1 cite
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-28.1Power, duties, and authority of the executive director
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-28.2Notification to board of convictions
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-29Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency; powers and duties
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-3Legislative intent
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-30Construction of chapter
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-40Unlawful to practice pharmacy without license; exception; penalty
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-41Qualifications for license; examination; internship and other training programs
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-42License transfers for pharmacists licensed in another jurisdiction
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-43Temporary licenses
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-44Renewal of licenses
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-44.1Inactive license status
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-44.2Exceptions for active duty service members
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-45Continuing professional pharmaceutical education requirements
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-46Pharmacy intern licenses; eligibility; requirements
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-47Validity of pharmacy intern licenses
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-48Renewal of pharmacy intern licenses
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-49Drug researcher permits; application for registration; fees; suspension or revocation; penalty for violations
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-5Definitions
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-50Drug therapy modification certification
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-51Durable medical equipment supplier license; requirements; exemptions; rules and regulations
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-52Administration of vaccines by pharmacy technicians; requirements; role of supervising pharmacist
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-6Provisions of chapter not applicable to facilities engaged solely in distribution of dialysate drugs or certain dialysis equipment under certain conditions
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-60Grounds for suspension, revocation, or refusal to issue or renew licenses
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-61Temporary suspension of license; notice; disciplinary hearings
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-62Penalty for violation of chapter
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-80License required for practice of pharmacy; dispensing of prescription drugs; prescription drug orders; electronically transmitted drug orders; refills; Schedule II controlled substance prescriptions
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-80.1Use of security paper for hard copy prescription drug orders for Schedule II controlled substances
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-81Substitution of generic drugs or interchangeable biological products for brand name drugs and prescribed biological products1 cite
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-82Duties requiring professional judgment; responsibilities of licensed pharmacist
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-83Patient record systems
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-84Restriction of license for failure to review patient records and prescription drug orders
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-85Patient counseling; optimizing drug therapy
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-86Compounding and distribution of drug products
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-87Storage and handling of controlled substances and dangerous drugs
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-88Restrictions on dispensing of medicines, drugs, or poisons; functions which require the professional judgment of a pharmacist
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-89Selling drugs in vending machines prohibited; remote automated medication system excluded
- O.C.G.A. § 26-4-90Remuneration for professional pharmacy care services
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Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, South Carolina, Tennessee
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