The Georgia Board of Pharmacy issued a final rule to amend regulations under GAC 480-10 to require a Class A balance with weights or electronic balance only if compounding on-site using components that must be weighed. The rule became effective May 10.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.
Several final rules from the Board of Pharmacy effective May 3.
Also in Georgia: The Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner issued a notice to announce Bulletin 21-EX-8 to specify that, when an audit of a pharmacy is conducted by a managed care company, insurance company, pharmacy benefits manager, or another payor, the final audit report must be delivered to the pharmacy within 90 days after receipt of the preliminary audit report or final appeal, whichever is later. Contact: Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner; 404-656-2056
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.
Three pieces of legislation in Georgia have passed both Chambers and are on the way to Governor Kemp for signature. HB316 moves the number of pharmacy technicians a pharmacist may supervise from 3:1 to 4:1. SB46 allows Georgia pharmacists to administer any adult ACIP approved vaccine under a vaccine protocol agreement with a physician. HB653 will statutorily allow Georgia pharmacists to order, administer, and interpret COVID-19 tests for up to twelve months after the expiration of the Federal State of Emergency.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.
The Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner issued a final 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 also requires 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 imposes penalties and increases existing penalty amounts. The rule was effective on January 1.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.