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§ 26-4-205. [For Effective Date, See note.] Penalty

Notwithstanding Code Section 26-4-115, any person who engages without knowledge in the wholesale distribution of prescription drugs, including providing a falsified pedigree or other records, in violation of this article may be fined not more than $10,000.00. If a person engages in wholesale distribution of prescription drugs in violation of this article, including providing a […]

§ 26-4-170. Short Title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Nuclear Pharmacy Law.” History. Code 1981, § 26-4-170 , enacted by Ga. L. 1999, p. 277, § 10.

§ 26-4-210. Short Title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Safe Medications Practice Act.” History. Code 1981, § 26-4-210 , enacted by Ga. L. 2010, p. 195, § 1/HB 361.

§ 26-4-171. Definitions

As used in this article, the term: “Authentication of product history” means, but is not limited to, identifying the purchasing source, the ultimate fate, and any intermediate handling of any component of a radiopharmaceutical. “Board” means the State Board of Pharmacy. “Compounding of radiopharmaceuticals” means the addition of a radioactive substance to nonradioactive substances or […]

§ 26-4-211. Legislative Findings and Intent

The General Assembly finds and declares that: Medications are essential for the effective treatment and prevention of illness and disease, and medications, particularly dangerous drugs, are recognized to be complex chemical compounds which may cause untoward side effects, adverse reactions, and other undesirable and potentially harmful effects; Hospital pharmacists are highly trained in the therapeutic […]

§ 26-4-172. License Requirements Generally

All persons, firms, pharmacies, or corporations which receive, possess, transfer, or manufacture for sale or resale radiopharmaceuticals shall be licensed in accordance with the provisions of this article. No person may receive, acquire, possess, compound, or dispense any radiopharmaceutical except in accordance with the provisions of this article and the conditions of rules and regulations […]

§ 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 […]