§ 26-3-24. Penalty for Violation of Chapter
Any person who violates this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. History. Code 1933, § 79A-9912, enacted by Ga. L. 1967, p. 296, § 1.
§ 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 […]
§ 26-4-5. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Administer” or “administration” means the provision of a unit dose of medication to an individual patient as a result of the order of an authorized practitioner of the healing arts. (1.05) “Authorized” means, in the case of a wholesale distributor, having a valid license pursuant to this chapter […]
§ 26-3-15. Labeling or Advertisement of a Drug as an Antiseptic
The representation of a drug in its labeling or advertisement as an antiseptic shall be considered to be a representation that it is a germicide, except in the case of a drug purporting to be or represented as an antiseptic for inhibitory use as a wet dressing, ointment, dusting powder, or such other use as […]
§ 26-3-16. Promulgation of Regulations; Conformity With Federal Act
The authority to promulgate regulations for the efficient enforcement of this chapter is vested in the State Board of Pharmacy. The board is authorized to make the regulations promulgated under this chapter conform insofar as practicable with those promulgated under the federal act. No drug, device, or cosmetic which is subject to and complies with […]