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§ 26-4-27. Authority to Establish Rules and Regulations

The board may establish such rules and regulations not inconsistent with this chapter and as in its judgment will best carry out the requirements thereof. History. Code 1981, § 26-4-27 , enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 686, § 1. Administrative rules and regulations. Hospital Pharmacy Regulations, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of […]

§ 26-4-28. Powers, Duties, and Authority

The board shall have the power, duty, and authority for the control and regulation of the practice of pharmacy in the State of Georgia, including, but not limited to, the following: The licensing by examination or by license transfer of applicants who are qualified to engage in the practice of pharmacy under the provisions of […]

§ 26-4-28.1. Power, Duties, and Authority of the Executive Director

The executive director: Shall be a full-time employee of the board and shall serve as the chief executive officer and secretary of the board. Any person, in order to qualify for appointment as the executive director, shall be of good moral character and shall possess such qualifications as the board may require. The executive director […]

§ 26-4-1. Short Title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Pharmacy Practice Act.” History. Code 1981, § 26-4-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 686, § 1.

§ 26-4-28.2. Notification to Board of Convictions

Any licensee, registration holder, or permit holder who is convicted under the laws of this state, the United States, or any other state, territory, or country of a felony shall be required to notify the board of the conviction within ten days of the conviction. The failure to notify the board of a conviction shall […]

§ 26-4-2. Liberal Construction of Chapter

The practice of pharmacy in this state is declared to be a learned profession and the practice of pharmacy affects the public health, safety, and welfare and is subject to regulation and control in the public interest. It is further declared to be a matter of public interest and concern that the practice of pharmacy […]

§ 26-4-3. Legislative Intent

It is the purpose of this chapter to promote, preserve, and protect the public health, safety, and welfare by and through the effective control and regulation of the practice of pharmacy; the licensure of pharmacists; the licensure, control, and regulation of all sites or persons, in or out of this state that distribute, manufacture, or […]

§ 26-4-4. Definition of “Practice of pharmacy.”

The “practice of pharmacy” means the interpretation, evaluation, or dispensing of prescription drug orders in the patient’s best interest; participation in drug and device selection, drug administration, drug regimen reviews, and drug or drug related research; provision of patient counseling and the provision of those acts or services necessary to provide pharmacy care; performing capillary […]