§ 26-4-116.1. Licensed Health Practitioners Authorized to Prescribe Auto-Injectable Epinephrine for Schools; Pharmacists Authorized to Fill Prescriptions
A physician licensed to practice medicine in this state, an advanced practice registered nurse acting pursuant to the authority of Code Section 43-34-25, and a physician assistant acting pursuant to the authority of subsection (e.1) of Code Section 43-34-103 may prescribe auto-injectable epinephrine in the name of a public or private school for use in […]
§ 26-4-116.2. Authority of Licensed Health Practitioners to Prescribe Opioid Antagonists; Immunity From Liability
As used in this Code section, the term: “First responder” means any person or agency who provides on-site care until the arrival of a duly licensed ambulance service. This shall include, but not be limited to, persons who routinely respond to calls for assistance through an affiliation with law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and rescue […]
§ 26-4-116.3. Licensed Health Practitioners Authorized to Prescribe Levalbuterol Sulfate or Abuterol Sulfate for Schools; Pharmacists Authorized to Fill Prescriptions
A physician licensed to practice medicine in this state, an advanced practice registered nurse acting pursuant to the authority of Code Section 43-34-25, and a physician assistant acting pursuant to the authority of subsection (e.1) of Code Section 43-34-103 may prescribe levalbuterol sulfate or albuterol sulfate in the name of a public or private school […]
§ 26-4-117. Duty to Prosecute Violations
It shall be the duty of the prosecuting attorney of the court of competent jurisdiction to whom the board or some other person shall report a violation of this chapter to cause appropriate proceedings to be commenced and prosecuted for the enforcement of the penalties as in such case may be provided. The board, or […]
§ 26-4-118. Pharmacy Audit Bill of Rights; Recoupment of Disputed Funds; Appeals Process for Unfavorable Reports; Final Audit Report; Investigative Audits Based on Criminal Offenses
This Code section shall be known and may be cited as “The Pharmacy Audit Bill of Rights.” Notwithstanding any other law, when an audit of the records of a pharmacy is conducted by a managed care company, insurance company, third-party payor, pharmacy benefits manager, any entity licensed by the Department of Insurance, or any entity […]
§ 26-4-119. Pharmacy Anti-Steering and Transparency; Legislative Findings; Definitions; Prohibited Activities; Filing Disclosure Statement; Disciplinary Action; Application
This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the “Pharmacy Anti-Steering and Transparency Act.” The General Assembly finds that: The referral of a patient to a pharmacy by an affiliate for pharmacy care represents a potential conflict of interest; and These referral practices may limit or eliminate competitive alternatives in the health […]
§ 26-4-110. Pharmacy Licenses — Classifications; Applications; Fees; Investigations; Prescription Department Requirements
All facilities engaged in the manufacture, production, sale, or distribution of drugs or devices utilized in the practice of pharmacy or pharmacies where drugs or devices are dispensed or pharmacy care is provided shall be licensed by the board and shall biennially renew their license with the board. Where operations are conducted at more than […]
§ 26-4-111. Pharmacy Licenses — Minimum Standards; Transferability
The board shall specify by rule the pharmacy licensure procedures to be followed, including but not limited to specification of forms for use in applying for such licensure and times, places, and applicable fees. Applicants for licensure to distribute, manufacture, sell, purchase, or produce drugs or devices within this state shall file with the board […]
§ 26-4-112. Occurrences Requiring Immediate Notification to Board
The board shall be notified immediately upon the occurrence of any of the following: Permanent closing of a licensed pharmacy; Change of ownership, management, or location of a licensed pharmacy; Change of the pharmacist in charge of a licensed pharmacy. If upon the board being notified of such change a replacement pharmacist in charge is […]
§ 26-4-113. Wholesale Distributors; Licensing Requirements; Suspension or Revocation of License; Reinstatement
No person shall operate as a pharmacy until a pharmacy license has been issued to such person by the board. Except where otherwise permitted by law, it shall be unlawful for any type of manufacturer, wholesale distributor, reverse drug distributor, outsourcing facility, or third-party logistics provider to distribute or deliver drugs or devices to or […]