§ 26-4-81. Substitution of Generic Drugs or Interchangeable Biological Products for Brand Name Drugs and Prescribed Biological Products
In accordance with this Code section, a pharmacist may substitute: A drug with the same generic name in the same strength, quantity, dose, and dosage form as the prescribed brand name drug product which is, in the pharmacist’s reasonable professional opinion, pharmaceutically equivalent; or A biological product with an interchangeable biological product. If a practitioner […]
§ 26-4-82. Duties Requiring Professional Judgment; Responsibilities of Licensed Pharmacist
In dispensing drugs, no individual other than a licensed pharmacist shall perform or conduct those duties or functions which require professional judgment. It shall be the responsibility of the supervising pharmacist to ensure that no other employee of the pharmacy, including pharmacy technicians, performs or conducts those duties or functions which require professional judgment. For […]
§ 26-4-83. Patient Record Systems
The board of pharmacy may refuse to renew or may suspend, revoke, or restrict the licenses of or fine any person or pharmacy pursuant to the procedures set forth in this Code section and rules and regulations established by the board upon the failure to maintain an appropriate patient record system. A patient record system […]
§ 26-4-84. Restriction of License for Failure to Review Patient Records and Prescription Drug Orders
The board of pharmacy may refuse to renew or may suspend, revoke, or restrict the licenses of or fine any person or pharmacy pursuant to the procedures set forth in this Code section upon the failure to review patient records and prescription drug orders. A pharmacist shall review the patient record and each prescription drug […]
§ 26-4-85. Patient Counseling; Optimizing Drug Therapy
The board of pharmacy may refuse to renew or may suspend, revoke, or restrict the licenses of or fine any person or pharmacy pursuant to the procedures set forth in this Code section upon the failure to offer to counsel patients. Upon receipt of a prescription drug order and following a review of the patient’s […]
§ 26-4-86. Compounding and Distribution of Drug Products
The board shall establish rules and regulations governing the compounding and distribution of drug products by pharmacists, practitioners, and pharmacies licensed or registered by this state. Such rules and regulations shall include provisions ensuring compliance with USP-NF standards. All drug products compounded and labeled in accordance with board rules regarding pharmaceutical compounding shall be deemed […]
§ 26-4-87. Storage and Handling of Controlled Substances and Dangerous Drugs
The board shall promulgate rules and regulations governing the appropriate and proper storage and handling of controlled substances and dangerous drugs as defined in Chapter 13 of Title 16 which are consistent with those standards established by the United States Pharmacopeial Convention. History. Code 1981, § 26-4-87 , enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 686, […]
§ 26-4-88. Restrictions on Dispensing of Medicines, Drugs, or Poisons; Functions Which Require the Professional Judgment of a Pharmacist
No person shall engage in the dispensing of any medicines, drugs, or poisons unless said person is a pharmacist licensed in accordance with this chapter or a pharmacy intern dispensing such items in accordance with this chapter. Except as otherwise required pursuant to Code Section 26-4-86, this chapter shall not apply to practitioners of the […]
§ 26-4-89. Selling Drugs in Vending Machines Prohibited; Remote Automated Medication System Excluded
Any person who shall sell or dispense drugs by the use of vending machines shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. A remote automated medication system shall not be considered a vending machine for purposes of this Code section. History. Code 1981, § 26-4-89 , enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 686, § 1; Ga. L. […]
§ 26-4-90. Remuneration for Professional Pharmacy Care Services
Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted to prohibit a pharmacist or pharmacy from being remunerated for professional pharmacy care services. History. Code 1981, § 26-4-90 , enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 686, § 1.