Georgia

Gov. Brian Kemp (R) signed HB 382. Effective July 1, the bill states that any pharmacy technician performing pharmacy technician functions from a remote location outside a pharmacy shall not be counted toward the pharmacist to pharmacy technician supervisory ratio. Also, the bill repeals requirements for certified technicians in the calculation of the ratio. A pharmacist may be assisted by and directly supervise pharmacy interns and pharmacy externs. However, the total number of such persons under the direct supervision of one pharmacist shall not exceed six persons, in any combination.  

Also in Georgia, Gov. Brian Kemp (R) also signed HB 1138. The bill, effective January 1, 2027, permits pharmacists in certain circumstances to dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives or long-acting injectable hormonal contraceptives to patients 18 years and older. This measure requires insurers that cover prescription drugs on an outpatient basis to cover any prescribed drug or device that is FDA-approved for use as a contraceptive. 

For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.