§ 26-4-212. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Collaborate” means to work jointly with others as approved by an order from a physician member of the institution’s medical staff for care and treatment of the ordering physician’s patients or pursuant to a protocol established in accordance with medical staff policy. “Hospital pharmacist” means a pharmacist that […]
§ 26-4-173. Applicant Requirements
An applicant for a license as a nuclear pharmacist shall: Be a currently licensed pharmacist in the State of Georgia; Meet the minimum requirements and be licensed to possess and use radioactive materials for medical use, as authorized by the department; and Have met all requirements for training and experience established by the board in […]
§ 26-4-174. Nuclear Pharmacy Operators Permit; Separate Entity; Quality; Maintain Records; Compliance of Laws; Authorized Dispensing; Transfer; Labeling; Redistribution
A permit to operate a nuclear pharmacy shall only be issued in accordance with Article 6 of this chapter with the added designation that the pharmacist in charge be a nuclear pharmacist. All personnel performing tasks in the preparation and distribution of radiopharmaceuticals shall be under the supervision of a licensed nuclear pharmacist. All acts […]
§ 26-4-175. Meeting Requirements of the Board
Nuclear pharmacies shall meet all requirements for items and articles of equipment as required through rules and regulations of the board. Nuclear pharmacies shall also have equipment required for the safe handling and storage of radioactive materials, as established by rules of the department. History. Code 1981, § 26-4-175 , enacted by Ga. L. 1999, […]
§ 26-4-176. Limiting, Suspending, or Revoking License
The board may limit, suspend, or revoke licenses issued under the provisions of this article, or impose any other reasonable sanctions upon holders of such licenses upon proof of any of the violations specified in Code Sections 26-4-60 and 26-4-113. History. Code 1981, § 26-4-176 , enacted by Ga. L. 1999, p. 277, § 10.
§ 26-4-177. Board Refusing to Grant License
The board may refuse to grant a license to any person, firm, or corporation for any of the grounds set forth in Code Sections 26-4-60 and 26-4-113. In addition, the board may refuse to grant a license if any applicant shall make any false statement in the application or cheats in any manner upon any […]
§ 26-4-178. Authorized to Promulgate Rules
The board is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this article. History. Code 1981, § 26-4-178 , enacted by Ga. L. 1999, p. 277, § 10.
§ 26-4-179. Authority of Department
Nothing in this article shall be construed to repeal the authority of the Department of Natural Resources to regulate the use of radioactive materials. History. Code 1981, § 26-4-179 , enacted by Ga. L. 1999, p. 277, § 10.
§ 26-4-200. [For Effective Date, See note.] Short Title
This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Prescription Medication Integrity Act.” History. Code 1981, § 26-4-200 , enacted by Ga. L. 2007, p. 463, § 2/SB 205. Editor’s notes. For information as to the effective date of this Code section, see the delayed effective date note at the beginning of this […]
§ 26-4-201. [For Effective Date, See note.] Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Authenticate” means to affirmatively verify before any wholesale distribution of a prescription drug occurs that each transaction listed on the pedigree has occurred. “Authorized distributor of record” means a distributor with whom a manufacturer has established an ongoing relationship to distribute the manufacturer’s prescription drugs. “Board” means the […]