Gov. Brian Kemp (R) declared a State of Emergency ahead of the impact of Hurricane Idalia. The Board of Pharmacy has issued a statement seeking to remind pharmacy licensees in this time of emergency that the Board’s Policy #14 provides for the refill of certain medications for up to 30 days for persons in the areas covered by the State of Emergency. 

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

Gov. Brian Kemp (R) declared a State of Emergency ahead of the impact of Hurricane Idalia. The Board of Pharmacy has issued a statement seeking to remind pharmacy licensees in this time of emergency that the Board’s Policy #14 provides for the refill of certain medications for up to 30 days for persons in the areas covered by the State of Emergency.

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

On May 2, Gov. Brian Kemp (R) signed HB 416 which allows pharmacy technicians to administer all ACIP vaccinations to persons 18 years of age and older. The bill went into effect upon the Governor’s signature. 

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

The Board of Pharmacy shared “Volume 4” of its newsletter. The newsletter is created on a quarterly basis and is intended to provide insights and updates on the profession of pharmacy in the state. The newsletters can be found on the GBOP website for easy access.

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

Beginning this week, the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) will provide cash assistance of up to $350 for active enrollees in Medicaid, PeachCare for Kids, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), and/or TANF government benefit programs.  

Georgians with email addresses registered with DHS will receive virtual payments by eGift card, this is separate from current benefit payment cards. Plastic cards will be mailed to eligible Georgians who do not have their email address listed in Gateway. 

The virtual payment card is a Mastercard prepaid card that works exactly like a debit card – and will live in the recipient’s digital wallet (Apple, Google, Samsung Wallets). The virtual payments can also be used via keyed entry anywhere that accepts Mastercard payments, not just online.  

Also in Georgia, the Georgia Pharmacy Foundation is offing a free CPE (Continuing Pharmacy Education) online seminar, Pharmacy Well Being – Strategies to Mitigate Burnout, presented by PharmWell, on Thursday, November 17, 2022, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm. CLICK HERE to register.  

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

The Georgia Board of Pharmacy is excited to announce and introduce the first installment of a new “Newsletter.” The newsletter will be produced on a quarterly basis and is intended to provide insights and updates on the profession of pharmacy in Georgia. The newsletter will also be posted on the GBOP website for easy access as well. Since the newsletter is a new resource, the Board asks that you please distribute it to others in your organization or staff.

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

The Georgia Pharmacy Association presents “APhA’s Delivering Medication Therapy Management Services: A Certificate Training Program for Pharmacists” on March 27 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This live training is being held via Zoom Meetings. Click here to register! 

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

The Georgia Department of Public Health is asking for our assistance in gathering prescription data (de-identified) for the most prescribed hepatitis C antivirals. A work group at the Department is trying to determine which physicians in Georgia routinely diagnose and treat hepatitis C. As an example, the Department would be interested in data that might show hypothetically that “Dr. Brown in Albany, Georgia prescribed Harvoni to 500 patients in Georgia in 2021.” Ideally, the Department would like the data for Mavyret, Harvoni and Epclusa for 1-2 years. Please submit all data and any questions to Raybun Spelts, Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Infectious Disease and Vaccines at the Department. His contact information is: raybun.spelts@dph.ga.gov (404)683-4949.  

Of note, the Georgia Department of Public Health has personally reached out to thank chain drug pharmacy for being willing to try to assist the Department in this health initiative.  

Also, the Georgia Pharmacy Association is looking for the team that will shape the future of pharmacy in Georgia and is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 GPhA (Georgia Pharmacy Association) Board of Directors. Serving on the board is the opportunity to level the playing field and make a lasting contribution to the industry. There are two open positions: One board member at large and One Academy of Independent Pharmacy (AIP) member. If you have questions before you apply, contact Lia Andros, Governance Manager, at landros@gpha.org. The deadline for application is 11:59 p.m. EST on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Click here for more information and to submit a nomination.  

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

Georgia Pharmacy Association presents “APhA’s Delivering Medication Therapy Management Services: A Certificate Training Program for Pharmacists.” Sunday, March 27, 2022, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. This live training is being held virtually via Zoom Meetings. Click here to register! 

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