Georgia

The Georgia Pharmacy Association (GPhA) is offering Immunization Delivery Training for Pharmacy Technicians, a 5.75-hour CE program consisting of both home-study and live training. Under HHS authorization (PREP Act 10.20.20) trained pharmacy technicians can administer vaccines under the supervision and authorization of a pharmacist. GPhA is offering the live training on Friday, March 5, 2021. Space is limited due to social distancing guidelines so do not wait. Click here for details and to register now!

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

Michael Angeloni2021-02-05T08:23:24-05:00February 5, 2021|Georgia|

Georgia

The Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner issued a proposed rule to amend regulations under GAC 120-2-97 to increase the annual filing fee for licensed pharmacy benefits managers from $400 to $1,000. The rule would also require pharmacy benefits managers to file with the office all methodologies used in determining multi-source generic drug pricing, a statement identifying affiliate pharmacies, and reports and other information required by statute. Also, the rule would impose penalties and increase existing penalty amounts. A hearing is scheduled for November 19, 2020, in Atlanta.

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

Michael Angeloni2020-11-13T09:09:19-05:00November 13, 2020|Georgia|

Georgia

The Composite Medical Board released a proposed rule to amend regulations under GAC 360-34 that would remove the requirement for physicians to be in the same public health district as the pharmacists identified in a vaccine protocol agreement when entering into more than 10 agreements with pharmacists. A hearing is scheduled for November 5, 2020, via videoconference. Comments are due October 30, 2020.

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

Michael Angeloni2020-10-23T10:24:05-04:00October 23, 2020|Georgia|

Georgia

The Board of Pharmacy will hold a public hearing on the eleven (11) proposed rules and amendments provided here via conference call at its upcoming meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Comments to the proposed amendments are due to the Board by September 9, 2020.

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

Michael Angeloni2020-08-28T11:03:00-04:00August 28, 2020|Georgia|

Georgia

he 2020 Georgia legislative session will resume on June 15, 2020 at 10:00 am. The discussion will focus upon the announced 14% cuts across the board to the state budget, which constitutionally must be passed by the end of the June.

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

Michael Angeloni2020-06-11T10:23:14-04:00June 11, 2020|Georgia|

Georgia

Emergency rule of the Board of Pharmacy adopts regulations under GAC 480-2-0 to waive certain practical examination licensing requirements for pharmacy professionals in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The rule was effective May 18th and shall be effective for the duration of the emergency and for a period of not more than 120 days thereafter.

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

Michael Angeloni2020-05-28T09:27:05-04:00May 28, 2020|Georgia|

Georgia

Emergency rule of the Board of Pharmacy adopts regulations under GAC 480-22-0 to specify requirements for dispensing of Schedule II controlled substances during the coronavirus (COVID-19) state of emergency upon receiving oral authorization from the prescribing practitioner.  The rule is effective April 1, 2020 and shall be effective for the duration of the emergency or a period of not more than 120 days, whichever is shorter. 

Emergency rule of the Board of Pharmacy adopts regulations under GAC 480-10-0 to specify the conditions under which chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, or mefloquine may be dispensed or distributed during the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency. The rule specifies that the substances cannot be dispensed unless the prescription or practitioner drug order includes a diagnosis and establishes a limit of 14 day supplies with no refill. The rule is effective March 27, 2020 and expires July 25, 2020.

Emergency rule of the Board of Pharmacy adopts regulations under GAC 480-15-0 to establish standards for temporary pharmacy technician registration during the coronavirus (COVID-19) state of emergency. The rule is effective April 1, 2020 and shall be effective for the duration of the emergency or a period of not more than 120 days, whichever is shorter.

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

Michael Angeloni2020-05-14T09:42:54-04:00May 14, 2020|Georgia|

Georgia

Governor Kemp announced that he will begin the reopening of Georgia’s economy which will happen incrementally in three phases using the methods outlined by President Trump. He also stated that Georgia is on-track to meet Phase I of such a plan soon. To that end, the Governor issued a new Executive Order, as well as guidance for those businesses named. The Shelter in Place order remains in place and Georgians must continue to abide by that order until it expires. Governor Kemp then issued an additional Executive Order. That clarifies certain provisions in the EO issued on April 23rd. Specifically, the provisions of the Executive Order issued on April 23rd, unless otherwise stated in that Order, go into effect on May 1st, 2020 and shall be effective through May 13th, 2020.

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

Michael Angeloni2020-04-30T09:25:14-04:00April 30, 2020|Georgia|

Georgia

This week, the Georgia Board of Pharmacy issued two emergency orders dealing with Delivery by Mail and Remote Order Verification. Governor Kemp has also issued an Executive Order reducing certain regulations to stop the spread of COVID-19, of interest is 90 Day supply without physician authorization, early refill authorization, temporary licensure.

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

Michael Angeloni2020-03-26T09:48:45-04:00March 26, 2020|Georgia|