Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 480 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY
ADMINISTRATIVE HISTORY

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

The Administrative History following each Rule gives the date on which the Rule was originally filed and its effective date, as well as the date on which any amendment or repeal was filed and its effective date. Principal abbreviations used in the Administrative History are as follows:

f. -- filed

eff. -- effective

R. -- Rule (Abbreviated only at the beginning of the control number)

Ch. -- Chapter (Abbreviated only at the beginning of the control number)

ER. -- Emergency Rule

Rev. -- Revised

Note: Emergency Rules are listed in each Rule's Administrative History by Emergency Rule number, date filed and effective date. The Emergency Rule will be in effect for 120 day or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule is adopted, as specified by the Agency.

Chapters 480-1 entitled "Organization", 480-2 entitled "Reciprocity", 480-3 entitled "Examination Requirements", 480-4 entitled "License Requirements", 480-5 entitled "Hospital Inspections", 480-6 entitled "Penalties", 480-7 entitled "Duties of Chief Drug Inspector" have been adopted. Filed and effective June 30, 1965.

Rule 480-7-.02 has been adopted. Filed September 9, 1966; effective September 28, 1966.

Chapter 480-8 entitled "Dangerous Drugs - Defined" has been adopted. Filed September 22, 1967; effective October 11, 1967.

Chapters 480-1 to 480-8 have been repealed and new Chapters adopted. Chapters 480-9 entitled "Depressant or Stimulant or Potential for Abuse Drugs, Defined", 480-10 entitled "Pharmacy Regulations", 480-11 entitled "Code of Professional Conduct", 480-12 entitled "Manufacturer's Requirements", 480-13 entitled "Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Extended Care Facilities", 480-14 entitled "Drug Inspectors, Classifications, Qualifications", 480-15 entitled "Penalties", 480-16 entitled "Duties of Chief Drug Inspector" have been adopted. Filed October 6, 1970; effective October 26, 1970.

Emergency Rule 480-17-0.1, entitled "Narcotic Drugs--Defined," containing Rule 480-17-0.1-.01, was filed and effective on July 2, 1971 to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding said Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 480-17, entitled "Narcotic Drugs--Defined," containing Rule 480-17-.01, has been adopted superseding Emergency Rule 480-17-0.1-.01 . Filed October 5, 1971; effective October 25, 1971.

Rule 480-8-.01 has been amended by the adoption of subparagraph (d). Filed October 20, 1971; effective November 9, 1971.

Rule 480-13-.02 has been adopted. Filed February 4, 1972; effective February 24, 1972.

Subparagraph (1)(d) of Rule 480-3-.01 has been amended; subparagraph (1)(e) of said Rule has been repealed and subparagraphs (1)(f)(g)(h) and (i) renumbered as (1)(e)(f)(g) and (h). Filed February 20, 1973; effective March 12, 1973.

Rule 480-4-.02 has been repealed and a new Rule 480-4-.02 adopted. Filed February 20, 1973; effective March 12, 1973.

Emergency Rule 480-9-0.2-.01(c) 4 . has been adopted. Filed and effective on September 6, 1973, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding said Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency.

Emergency Rule 480-9-0.2-.01(c) 4 . has been repealed. Filed November 9, 1973; effective November 29, 1973.

Chapter 480-9 has been repealed and a new Chapter 480-9, of the same title, containing Rule 480-9-.01, adopted. Filed November 9, 1973; effective November 29, 1973.

Rule 480-2-.01 has been amended by the repeal of paragraphs (3), (4), (5), and (6) and by the adoption of new paragraphs (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), and (8). Filed August 2, 1974; effective August 22, 1974.

Rule 480-3-.01 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (1)(b). Filed August 2, 1974; effective August 22, 1974.

Rule 480-4-.02 has been amended by the adoption of paragraph (5). Filed August 2, 1974; effective August 22, 1974.

Rule 480-6-.01 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (4) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (4). Filed August 2, 1974; effective August 22, 1974.

Rule 480-7-.01 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (5) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (5). Filed August 2, 1974; effective August 22, 1974.

Rule 480-7-.02 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (6) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (6). Filed August 2, 1974; effective August 22, 1974.

Rule 480-14-.01 has been repealed and a new Rule 480-14-.01 adopted. Filed August 2, 1974; effective August 22, 1974.

Rule 480-15-.01 has been repealed and a new Rule 480-15-.01 adopted. Filed August 2, 1974; effective August 22, 1974.

Emergency Rule 480-18-0.3, entitled "Certain Patent Medicines 'O. T. C.' Items, and Other Chemical Preparations Exempted from Georgia Controlled Substances Act," containing Rules 480-18-0.3-.01, 480-18-0.3-.02, and 480-18-0.3-.03, was filed and effective on October 1, 1974, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding said Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency.

Emergency Rule 480-19-0.4, entitled "Schedule V Exemptions and Record-Keeping Under Georgia Controlled Substances Act," containing Rule 480-19-0.4-.01, was filed and effective on October 1, 1974, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding said Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency.

Emergency Rule 480-20-0.5, entitled "Registration Requirements Under Georgia Controlled Substances Act," containing Rule 480-20-0.5-.01, was filed and effective on October 1, 1974, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until a permanent Rule is adopted covering the same subject matter superseding said Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency.

Emergency Rule 480-21-0.6, entitled "Fertile Seed of Marijuana, Cannabis or Cannabis Sativa L," containing Rule 480-21-0.6-.01, was filed and effective on October 10, 1974, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding said Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 480-10-.01 has been repealed and a new Rule 480-10-.01 adopted. Filed November 13, 1974; effective December 3, 1974.

Chapter 480-18, entitled "Certain Patent Medicines 'O.T.C.' Items and Other Chemical Preparations Exempted from Georgia Controlled Substances Act," containing Rules 480-18-.01 through 480-18-.03, has been adopted superseding Emergency Rule 480-18-0.3 . Filed November 13, 1974; effective December 3, 1974.

Chapter 480-19, entitled "Schedule V Exemptions and Record-Keeping Under Georgia Controlled Substances Act," containing Rule 480-19-.01, has been adopted superseding Emergency Rule 480-19-0.4 . Filed November 13, 1974; effective December 3, 1974.

Chapter 480-20, entitled "Registration of Manufacturers, Wholesalers, and Distributors," containing Rule 480-20-.01, has been adopted superseding Emergency Rule 480-20-0.5 . Filed November 13, 1974; effective December 3, 1974.

Chapter 480-21, entitled "Fertile Seed of Marijuana, Cannabis or Cannabis sativa L," containing Rule 480-21-.01, has been adopted superseding Emergency Rule 480-21-0.6 . Filed November 13, 1974; effective December 3, 1974.

Rule 480-16-.01 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (5) and by the adoption of new paragraphs (5) and (6). Filed March 20, 1975; effective April 9, 1975.

Chapter 480-22, entitled "Requirements of a Prescription Under Georgia Controlled Substances Act," containing Rule 480-22-.01, has been adopted. Filed March 20, 1975; effective April 9, 1975.

Rule 480-8-.01 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (c) and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (c). Filed September 3, 1975; effective September 23, 1975.

Rule 480-18-.02 has been repealed and a new Rule 480-18-.02 adopted. Filed September 3, 1975; effective September 23, 1975.

Rule 480-3-.02 has been adopted. Filed May 3, 1976; effective May 23, 1976.

Rule 480-3-.02 has been amended. Filed August 24, 1976; effective September 13, 1976.

Rule 480-4-.05 has been adopted. Filed August 24, 1976; effective September 13, 1976. Subparagraph (e) of Rule 480-14-.01 has been amended. Filed August 24, 1976; effective September 13, 1976.

Rule 480-20-.02 has been adopted. Filed August 24, 1976; effective September 13, 1976.

Chapter 480-23, entitled "Procedural Rules," containing Rule 480-23-.01, has been adopted. Filed August 24, 1976; effective September 13, 1976.

Paragraph (3) of Rule 480-10-.02 has been amended. Filed October 6, 1976; effective October 26, 1976.

Chapter 480-13 has been repealed and a new Chapter 480-13, entitled "Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Long Term Care Facilities, Pharmaceutical Services," containing Rules 480-13-.01 through 480-13-.10, adopted. Filed January 24, 1977; effective February 13, 1977.

Paragraph (4) of Rule 480-2-.01 has been amended. Filed March 3, 1977; effective March 23, 1977.

Subparagraph (1)(a) of Rule 480-6-.01 has been amended. Filed March 3, 1971; effective March 23, 1977.

Paragraphs (1) and (5) of Rule 480-7-.01 have been amended. Filed March 3, 1977; effective March 23, 1977.

Paragraphs (1) and (6) of Rule 480-7-.02 have been amended. Filed March 3, 1977; effective March 23, 1977.

Rule 480-11-.01 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (c) and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (c). Filed March 3, 1977; effective March 23, 1977.

Rule 480-3-.01 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraphs (g) and (h) and by the adoption of new subparagraphs (g) and (h). Filed December 14, 1977; effective January 3, 1978.

Rule 480-2-.01 has been amended by the adoption of paragraph (9). Filed March 17, 1978; effective April 6, 1978.

Rule 480-4-.05 has been repealed and a new Rule 480-4-.05 adopted. Filed July 28, 1978; effective August 17, 1978.

Rule 480-3-.02 has been repealed and a new Rule 480-3-.02 adopted. Filed March 19, 1980; effective April 8, 1980.

Chapter 480-13 has been repealed and a new Chapter 480-13, entitled "Hospitals," containing Rules 480-13-.01 through 480-13-.10, adopted. Filed May 5, 1980; effective May 25, 1980.

Chapter 480-24, entitled "Nursing Homes, Long Term Care Facilities," containing Rules 480-24-.01 through 480-24-.06, has been adopted. Filed May 5, 1980; effective May 25, 1980.

Emergency Rule 480-25-0.6, entitled "Dangerous Drugs," containing Rule 480-25-0.6-.01, was filed on June 17, 1980, effective June 12, 1980, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency.

Emergency Rule 480-25-0.6 has been repealed and Emergency Rule 480-25-0.7, of the same title, adopted. Filed September 25, 1980; effective September 22, 1980, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 480-25, entitled "Dangerous Drugs," containing Rule 480-25-.01, has been adopted. Filed December 30, 1980; effective January 19, 1981.

Rule 480-3-.02 has been repealed and a new Rule 480-3-.02 adopted. Filed April 24, 1981; effective May 14, 1981.

Rule 480-3-.01 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (a) and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (a). Filed July 23, 1981; effective August 12, 1981.

Rule 480-24-.04 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (4) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (4). Filed February 15, 1982; effective March 7, 1982.

Rule 480-4-.04 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (1) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (1). Filed March 26, 1982; effective April 15, 1982.

Rule 480-4-.05 has been repealed and a new Rule 480-4-.05 adopted. Filed March 26, 1982; effective April 15, 1982.

Rule 480-6-.01 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (1)(a) and paragraph (4) and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (1)(a) and a new paragraph (4). Filed March 26, 1982; effective April 15, 1982.

Rule 480-7-.01 has been amended by the repeal of paragraphs (1) and (5) and by the adoption of new paragraphs (1) and (5). Filed March 26, 1982; effective April 15, 1992.

Rule 480-7-.02 has been amended by the repeal of paragraphs (1) and (6) and by the adoption of new paragraphs (1) and (6). Filed March 26, 1982; effective April 15, 1982.

Rule 480-24-.04 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (2)(e) and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (2)(e). Filed March 26, 1982; effective April 15, 1982.

Chapter 480-26, entitled "Fees," containing Rule 480-26-.01, has been adopted. Filed March 26, 1982; effective April 15, 1982.

Rule 480-3-.01 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (a) and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (a). Filed August 27, 1982; effective September 16, 1982.

Rule 480-4-.06 has been adopted. Filed August 27, 1982; effective September 16, 1982.

Rule 480-24-.06 has been repealed and a new Rule 480-24-.06 adopted. Filed February 15, 1983; effective March 7, 1983.

Rule 480-10-.13 has been adopted. Filed August 2, 1983; effective August 22, 1983.

Chapter 480-1 has been repealed and a new Chapter 480-1 adopted. Filed October 18, 1983; effective November 7, 1983.

Rule 480-2-.01 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (9). Filed October 18, 1983; effective November 7, 1983.

Rule 480-3-.01 has been repealed and a new Rule 480-3-.01 adopted. Filed October 18, 1983; effective November 7, 1983.

Rule 480-4-.02 has been amended by the repeal of paragraphs (1) and (4) and by the adoption of new paragraphs (1) and (4). Filed October 18, 1983; effective November 7, 1983.

Rule 480-6-.01 has been amended by: the repeal of subparagraphs (1)(b) and (1)(c) and paragraph (2) and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (1)(b) and a new paragraph (2); and, by renumbering subparagraph (1)(d) as (1)(c). Filed October 18, 1983; effective November 7, 1983.

Rule 480-7-.01 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (2) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (2). Filed October 18, 1983; effective November 7, 1983.

Rule 480-7-.02 has been amended by: the repeal of paragraphs (2) and (3) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (2); and by renumbering paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) as (3), (4) and (5), respectively. Filed October 18, 1983; effective November 7, 1983.

Rule 480-3-.01 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (g) and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (g). Filed October 31, 1983; effective November 20, 1983.

Rule 480-4-.02 has been amended by the repeal of paragraphs (3) and (4) and by the adoption of new paragraphs (3) and (4). Filed December 13, 1983; effective January 2, 1984.

Rule 480-3-.01 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (a) and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (a). Filed March 9, 1984; effective March 29, 1984.

Chapters 480-8 and 480-21 have been repealed. Filed March 9, 1984; effective March 29, 1984.

Chapter 480-25 has been repealed and a new Chapter 480-25 entitled "Nuclear Pharmacies and Pharmacists," containing Rules 480-25-.01 through 480-25-.13 adopted. Filed March 9, 1984; effective March 29, 1984.

Rule 480-24-.04 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (7)(c) and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (7)(c). Filed August 7, 1984; effective August 27, 1984.

Chapter 480-14 has been repealed and a new Chapter entitled "Drugs and Narcotics Agents, Classifications, Qualifications," containing Rule 480-14-.01, adopted. Filed September 21, 1984; effective October 11, 1984.

Chapter 480-16 has been repealed and a new Chapter entitled "Additional Responsibilities of Drugs and Narcotics Agency," containing Rule 480-16-.01, adopted. Filed September 21, 1984; effective October 11, 1984.

Rule 480-11-.01 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (f) and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (f). Filed April 17, 1985; effective May 7, 1985.

Chapter 480-26 has been repealed and a new Chapter 480-26 of the same title, containing Rule 480-26-.01, adopted. Filed June 17, 1985; effective July 7, 1985.

Chapter 480-21, entitled "Home Health Care Pharmacies," containing Rules 480-21-.01 through 480-21-.08, was filed on August 30, 1985; effective September 19, 1985.

Paragraph 480-2-.01 has been repealed and a new paragraph 4802-01(4) adopted. Filed September 20, 1985; effective October 10, 1985.

Chapter 480-8, entitled "Prison Clinic Pharmacies," containing Rules 480-8-.01 through 480-8-.09, has been adopted. Filed December 27, 1985; effective January 16, 1986.

Rule 480-25-.03 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (2)(b)3.(ii) and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (2)(b)3.(ii). Filed January 13, 1986; effective February 2, 1986.

Rule 480-25-.04 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (2) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (2). Filed January 13, 1986; effective February 2, 1986.

Rule 480-25-.10 has been amended by the adoption of subparagraph (d). Filed January 13, 1986; effective February 2, 1986.

Rule 480-26-.01 has been amended by the adoption of subparagraphs (a)6., (b)5. and (b)6.; and, by the repeal of subparagraph (c) and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (c). Filed January 13, 1986; effective February 2, 1986.

Rule 480-3-.01 has. been amended by the repeal of subparagraphs (d) through (h) and by the adoption of subparagraphs (d) through (g). Filed February 21, 1986; effective March 13, 1986.

Rule 480-3-.02 has been repealed. Filed February 21, 1986; effective March 13, 1986.

Rule 480-3-.01 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (e) and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (e). Filed August 11, 1986; effective August 31, 1986.

Rule 480-26-.01 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraphs (b)3. and 4. and by the adoption of new subparagraphs (b)3. and 4.; said Rule has also been amended by the adoption of subparagraphs (c)8. through (c)12. Filed September 4, 1986; effective September 24, 1986.

Rule 480-4-.06 has been repealed and a new Rule adopted. Filed October 30, 1986; effective November 19, 1986.

Chapter 480-27, entitled "Computer Regulations" containing Rules 480-27-.01 to 480-27-.07 has been adopted. Filed November 26, 1986; effective December 16, 1986.

Rule 480-10-.14 has been adopted. Filed February 4, 1987; effective February 24, 1987.

Rule 480-13-.06 has been amended by the adoption of subparagraph (3)(d). Filed February 4, 1987; effective February 24, 1987.

Rule 480-10-.15 has been adopted. Filed July 14, 1987; effective August 3, 1987.

Rule 480-16-.01 has been amended by the adoption of paragraph (7). Filed July 14, 1987; effective August 3, 1987.

Chapter 480-28, entitled "Practitioner Dispensing of Drugs," containing Rules 480-28-.01 to 480-28-.11, was filed on September 15, 1987; effective October 5, 1987.

Rule 480-4-.02 has been repealed and a new Rule adopted. Filed November 2, 1987; effective November 22, 1987.

Rule 480-18-.01 has been amended by the adoption of subparagraph (f). Filed November 2, 1987, effective November 22, 1987.

Rule 480-24-.04 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (1) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (1). Filed July 21, 1988; effective August 10, 1988.

Rule 480-26-.01 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (c) and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (c). Filed July 21, 1988; effective August 10, 1988.

Rule 480-2-.01 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (5) and the adoption of a new paragraph (5). Filed September 27, 1988; effective October 17, 1988.

Chapter 480-24 has been repealed and a new Chapter 480-24, of the same title, containing Rules 480-24-.01 to 480-24-.06, adopted. Filed June 14, 1989; effective July 4, 1989.

Rule 480-26-.01 has adopted subparagraph 7. and Rule 480-26-.01 has been repealed and a new Rule of the same title adopted. Filed September 19, 1989; effective October 9, 1989.

Chapter 480-29, entitled "Special Pharmacy Permits for Colleges of Pharmacy," containing Rules 480-29-.01 to 480-29-.04, was adopted. Filed September 19, 1989; effective October 9, 1989.

Rule 480-1-.06(c) has repealed subparagraphs 1., 3., and 4. and adopted new subparagraphs. Filed February 1, 1990; effective February 21, 1990.

Chapter 480-30, entitled "Dispensing of Drugs Under Authority of Job Description or Nurse Protocol," containing Rules 480-30-.01 to 480-30-.07, was adopted. Filed March 23, 1990; effective April 12, 1990.

Subparagraph (d) of Rule 480-30-.03 has been repealed and a new subparagraph adopted. Filed October 17, 1990; effective November 6, 1990.

Rule 480-7-.02 has been repealed and a new Rule, same title, adopted; Rule 480-7-.03 has been adopted. Filed February 21, 1992; effective March 12, 1992.

Subparagraph (c) of Rule 480-27-.04 has been repealed and a new subparagraph adopted. Filed July 31, 1992; effective August 20, 1992.

Rule 480-26-.01 has been amended. Filed September 4, 1992; effective September 24, 1992.

Rule 480-3-.01 has been amended. Filed October 9, 1992; effective October 29, 1992.

Chapter 480-31 entitled "Patient Counseling" containing Rule 480-31-.01 has been adopted. Filed November 24, 1992; effective January 1, 1993, as specified by the Agency.

Rules 480-8-.01, .06, 480-27-.07 have been amended; Rule 480-10-.15 has been repealed and a new Rule adopted; Chapter 480-32, entitled "Electronic Transfer of Prescription," containing Rule 480-32-.01 has been adopted. Filed February 10, 1993; effective March 2, 1993.

Rule 480-26-.01 has been amended. Filed May 10, 1993; effective May 30, 1993.

Rule 480-10-.12 has been repealed and a new Rule of the same title adopted. Filed September 7, 1993; effective September 27, 1993.

Subparagraph 1. of Rule 480-11-.01 has been adopted. Filed June 15, 1994; effective July 5, 1994.

Emergency Rule 480-9-0.8-.01(d) was filed November 19, 1993, effective November 16, 1993, the date of adoption to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. This Emergency Rule was adopted to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public. (Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Rule 480-13-.06 has been amended. Filed November 7, 1994; effective November 27, 1994.

Chapter 480-3 entitled "Outpatient Clinic Pharmacies" containing Rules 480-33-.01 to 480-33-.10 has been adopted. Filed June 7, 1995; effective Jun. 27, 1995.

Rule 480-32-.01 has been amended. Filed July 6, 1995; effective July 26, 1995.

Rule 480-31-.01 has been adopted. Filed November 6, 1995; effective November 26, 1995.

Rule 480-2-.01 has been repealed and a new Rule, same title, adopted. Filed December 29, 1995; effective January 18, 1996.

Rule 480-27-.04 has been amended and Chapter 480-34 entitled "Controlled Substances" adopted. Filed July 8, 1996; effective July 28, 1996.

Rule 480-7-.04 has been adopted and Rule 480-26-.01 amended. Filed January 15, 1997; effective February 4, 1997.

Rule 480-24-.06 has been amended. Filed May 21, 1997; effective June 10, 1997.

Rule 480-10-.02 has been amended. Filed August 12, 1997; effective September 1, 1997.

Rule 480-2-.01 and 480-3-.01 have been amended. Filed August 29, 1997; effective September 18, 1997.

Rule 480-10-.01 has been repealed and a new Rule adopted. Filed September 26, 1997; effective October 16, 1997.

Rule 480-34-.02 has been adopted. Filed September 26, 1997; effective October 16, 1997.

Rules 480-10-.17 and 480-24-.07 have been adopted; Rules 480-11-.01, 480-22-.01 and 480-24-.01 have been amended. Filed April 8, 1998; effective April 28, 1998.

Rule 480-10-.16 has been adopted. Filed April 23, 1998; effective May 13, 1998.

Rule 480-24-.06 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (2)(b)4. and by the adoption of new subparagraph (2)(b)4. and 5. Filed August 17, 1998; effective September 6, 1998.

Rules 480-4-.03, .04 and .05 have been repealed and new Rules 480-4-.03, .04 and .05 adopted. Filed September 10, 1998; effective September 30, 1998.

Rules 480-21-.04, 480-25-.08 and 480-33-.05 have been amended. Filed September 29, 1998; effective October 19, 1998.

Rule 480-7-.04 has been amended. Filed October 27, 1998; effective November 16, 1998.

Chapters 480-1, 480-2, 480-3, 480-4, 480-6 and 480-12 have been repealed and new Chapters adopted. Filed March 21, 2001; effective April 10, 2001.

Chapter 480-9 has been repealed; New Chapter entitled "Multiple Drugs in Single-Dosing Containers" has been adopted. Filed June 28, 2001; effective July 18, 2001.

Chapter 480-7 has been repealed and a new Chapter 480-7 adopted. Filed August 6, 2001; effective August 26, 2001.

Chapter 480-5 has been repealed; New Chapter entitled "Board Actions and Code of Conduct" adopted. Chapter 480-8 has been repealed; New Chapter, same title adopted. Filed September 28, 2001; effective October 18, 2001.

Chapter 480-26 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Filed February 19, 2002; effective March 11, 2002.

Chapters 480-16, 480-17, 480-20, and 480-21 have been repealed and new Chapters adopted. Rule 480-23-.01 has been repealed and a new Rule adopted. Filed February 20, 2002; effective March 12, 2002.

Chapters 480-18 and 480-24 have been repealed and new Chapters adopted. Filed February 25, 2002; effective March 17, 2002.

Chapter 480-11 has been repealed. Chapters 480-25 and 480-29 have been repealed and new Chapters adopted. Filed June 13, 2002; effective July 3, 2002.

Chapters 480-13, 480-22, 480-27, 480-28, 480-30 and 480-33 have been repealed and new Chapters adopted. Filed July 24, 2002; effective August 13, 2002.

Rule 480-34-.03 has been adopted. Filed January 3, 2003; effective January 23, 2003.

Rule 480-7-.07 has been adopted. Filed January 29, 2003; effective February 18, 2003.

Chapter 480-10 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Filed March 5, 2003; effective March 25, 2003.

Rules 480-10-.02 and .06 have been amended. Filed May 1, 2003; effective May 21, 2003.

Rule 480-14-.01 has been repealed and new Rule adopted. Filed August 14, 2003; effective September 3, 2003.

Chapter 480-11 entitled "Pharmaceutical Compounding" has been adopted. Filed April 19, 2004; effective May 9, 2004.

Rule 480-2-.02 has been repealed and a new Rule adopted. Filed July 28, 2004; effective August 17, 2004.

Chapters 480-7A entitled "Listed Chemical Wholesale Distributor" and 480-35 entitled "Pharmacist Modification of Drug Therapy" have been adopted. Chapter 480-19 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Filed August 31, 2005; effective September 20, 2005.

Rule 480-10-.16 has been amended. Filed December 9, 2005; effective December 29, 2005.

Rule 480-2-.03 has been amended. Filed February 2, 2006; effective February 22, 2006.

Rules 480-27-.01, .02, .04, .05, .07, and .10 have been repealed and new Rules adopted.

Chapter 480-32 has been repealed. Filed August 18, 2006; effective September 7, 2006.

Rules 480-11-.01 to .07, .09, and .10 have been repealed and new Rules adopted. Filed November 22, 2006; effective December 12, 2006.

Rule 480-7-.01 has been repealed and a new Rule adopted. Filed February 22, 2007; effective March 14, 2007.

Rule 480-10-.18 has been adopted. Filed September 17, 2007; effective October 7, 2007.

Chapter 480-15 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Rules 480-22-.01 and .14 have been repealed and new Rules adopted. Rule 480-22-.12 has been amended. Filed November 14, 2007; effective December 4, 2007.

Rules 480-13-.01, .03, and .04 have been repealed and new Rules adopted. Filed March 13, 2008; effective April 2, 2008.

Rules 480-27-.01, .02, .04, and 480-31-.01 have been amended. Rule 480-27-.04 has been retitled. Filed January 23, 2009; effective February 12, 2009.

Rule 480-24-.04 has been amended. Filed May 15, 2009; effective June 4, 2009.

Rule 480-3-.03 has been amended. Filed January 25, 2010; effective February 14, 2010. Paragraph 480-13-.04 has been repealed and a new paragraph 480-13-.04 adopted. Filed July 26, 2010; effective August 15, 2010.

Chapter 480-15 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Chapter 480-36 entitled "Retail Pharmacy Requirements for Remote Prescription Drug Order Processing" has been adopted. Filed February 21, 2011; effective March 13, 2011.

Rule 480-15-.02 amended. F. Sept. 1, 2011; eff. Sept. 21, 2011.

Rules 480-19-.01 and .02 repealed and readopted. F. Nov. 28, 2011; eff. Dec. 18, 2011.

Rules 480-19-.03, .04, .05 adopted. F. Nov. 28, 2011; eff. Dec. 18, 2011.

Rule 480-22-.12 adopted. F. Nov. 29, 2011; eff. Dec. 19, 2011.

E.R. 480-34-.8-.4 adopted. F. Jun. 12, 2012; eff. Jun. 11, 2012, as specified by the agency. This rule to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency.

E.R. 480-34-0.9-.05 adopted. F. Jun. 27, 2012; eff. Jun. 27, 2012, as specified by the agency. This rule to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 480-34-.04 adopted. F. Aug. 16, 2012; eff. Sep. 5, 2012.

E.R. 480-34-0.10-.06 adopted. F. Aug. 28, 2012; eff. Aug. 28, 2012. This rule to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency.

E.R. 480-34-0.11-.07 adopted. F. Sep. 10, 2012; eff. Sep. 10, 2012. This rule to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency.

ER. 480-34-0.12-.08 . F. Oct. 10, 2012; eff. Oct. 10, 2012. This rule to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 480-34-.04 repealed and readopted. F. Nov. 16, 2012; eff. Dec. 6, 2012.

Rules 480-11-.02, 480-13-.01, 480-13-.06, 480-16-.02, 480-22-.04, 480-22-.07, 480-27-.05 amended and 480-13-.04 repealed and readopted. F. Dec. 14, 2012; eff. Jan. 3, 2013.

New Rule 480-10-.19 adopted. F. Feb. 18, 2013; eff. Mar. 10, 2013.

Rule 480-2-.04 amended. F. May 7, 2013; eff. May 27, 2013.

ER. 480-34-0.13-.08, 480-34-0.14-.09, 480-34-0.15-.10 adopted. F. Oct. 15, 2013; eff. Sept. 18, 2013. These rules to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding these Emergency Rules, as specified by the Board.

Rule 480-34-.04 amended. F. Oct. 15, 2013; eff. Nov. 4, 2013.

Rules 480-1-.01 and 480-6-.01 amended. Rule 480-2-.05 amended and title changed to "Reciprocity. Amended." F. Nov. 18, 2013; eff. Dec. 8, 2013.

Rules 480-1-.02, 480-10-.20, 480-34-.05 adopted, Rules 480-5-.03, 480-11-.02, 480-13-.04, 480-34-.04 amended. F. Dec. 19, 2013; eff. Jan. 8, 2014.

ER. 480-34-0.16-.04 . F. Jan. 10, 2014; eff. Jan. 10, 2014 adopted. This rule to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Board.

Rule 480-11-.01 amended. F. Jan. 28, 2014; eff. Feb. 17, 2014.

Rules 480-10-.21 and 480-16-.08 adopted. F. Apr. 4, 2014; eff. Apr. 24, 2014.

ER. 480-34-0.18-.04 . F. May 29, 2014; eff. May 27, 2014 adopted. This rule to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Board.

Rules 480-2-.03, 480-3-.03, 480-11-.02 amended. Chapters 480-38 entitled "General Information," 480-39 entitled "Pleadings," 480-40 entitled "Motions and Pre-Hearing Procedures," 480-41 entitled "Service," 480-42 entitled "Intervention," 480-43 entitled "Evidence; Subpoenas," 480-44 entitled "Taking of Testimony by Deposition or Interrogatory," 480-45 entitled "Hearings," 480-46 entitled "Consolidation," and 480-47 entitled "Briefs and Post-Hearing Procedure" adopted. F. June 20, 2014; eff. July 10, 2014.

Rule 480-34-.04 amended. F. July 17, 2014; eff. Aug. 6, 2014.

ER. 480-34-0.19-.04 . F. Aug. 29, 2014; eff. Aug. 29, 2014 adopted. This rule to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Board.

ER. 480-34-0.20-.04 . F. Sep. 3, 2014; eff. Sep. 3, 2014 adopted. This rule to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Board.

ER. 480-34-0.21-.06 . F. Sep. 17, 2014; eff. Sep. 17, 2014 adopted. This rule to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Board.

Rule 480-6-.02 adopted. Rules 480-22-.04 and 480-27-.05 amended. F. Sep. 17, 2014; eff. Oct. 7, 2014.

Chapter 480-48 entitled "Delivery by Mail" adopted. F. Sep. 22, 2014; eff. Oct. 12, 2014.

Rules 480-11-.02, 480-11-.08, 480-34-.04 amended. Rule 480-34-.06 adopted. F. Nov. 26, 2014; eff. Dec. 16, 2014.

Rules 480-1-.01, 480-5-.04, 480-6-.01, 480-6-.02, 480-7-.01, 480-7-.04, 480-20-.02, 480-25-.12, 480-38-.04, 480-40-.04 amended. F. Dec. 18, 2014; eff. Jan. 7, 2015.

Rule 480-23-.01 amended. F. Dec. 22, 2014; eff. Jan. 11, 2015.

ER. 480-34-0.22-.07 . F. Jan. 28, 2015; eff. Jan. 28, 2015 adopted. This rule to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Board.

Rules 480-6-.02, 480-34-.06 amended. F. Jan. 23, 2015; eff. Feb. 12, 2015.

Rules 480-25-.01, .08, 480-35-.02 amended. F. Apr. 20, 2015; eff. May 10, 2015.

ER. 480-34-0.23-.07, ER 480-34-0.24-.08 adopted. F. May 14, 2015; eff. May 13, 2015. These rules to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding these Emergency Rules, as specified by the Board.

Rules 480-2-.05, 480-48-.01, .02 amended. Rule 480-48-.03 adopted. F. May 14, 2015; eff. June 3, 2015.

ER. 480-34-0.25-.07 adopted. F. June 30, 2015; eff. June 30, 2015. This rule to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Board.

Rules 480-6-.01, 480-6-.02, 480-7-.01, 480-7-.03, 480-7-.05, 480-8-.02, 480-15-.02, 480-18-.02, 480-33-.02 amended. Chapter 480-49 entitled "Default on Obligations" adopted. F. June 29, 2015; eff. July 19, 2015.

ER. 480-34-0.26-.07, ER 480-34-0.27-.09 adopted. F. July 21, 2015; eff. July 21, 2015. These rules to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding these Emergency Rules, as specified by the Board.

Rules 480-22-.04, 480-22-.12, 480-27-.02 amended. F. July 27, 2015; eff. Aug. 16, 2015.

Rule 480-34-.07 adopted. F. July 27, 2015; eff. Aug. 16, 2015.

Rule 480-22-.03 amended. F. July 30, 2015; eff. Aug. 19, 2015.

ER. 480-34-0.28-.07 adopted. F. Sep. 1, 2015; eff. Sep. 1, 2015. This rule to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Board.

Rules 408-22-.15, 480-34-.08, 480-34-.09, 480-49-.02 adopted. Rule 480-34-.07 amended. F. Sep. 18, 2015; eff. Oct. 8, 2015.

ER. 480-34-0.29-.04 adopted. F. Oct. 8, 2015; eff. Oct. 8, 2015. This rule to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency.

Rules 480-16-.03, 480-34-.04, 480-34-.07, 480-37-.02 amended. Chapter 408-50 entitled "Drug Disposal and Authorized Collectors" adopted. F. Jan. 20, 2016; eff. Feb. 9, 2016.

ER. 480-34-0.30-.10 adopted. F. Apr. 22, 2016; eff. Apr. 22, 2016. This rule to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Board.

Rule 480-15-.03 amended. Rule 480-15-.06 adopted. F. May 17, 2016; eff. June 6, 2016.

Rules 480-2-.03, 480-3-.03, 480-22-.11 amended. Rule 480-34-.10 adopted; superseding ER. 480-34-0.30-.10 . F. June 22, 2016; eff. July 12, 2016.

ER. 480-34-0.31-.11 adopted. F. Dec. 14, 2016; eff. Dec. 14, 2016. This rule to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Board.

Rule 480-2-.06 adopted. Rule 480-13-.05 amended. F. Feb. 27, 2017; eff. Mar. 19, 2017.

ER. 480-34-0.33-.12 adopted. F. Apr. 21, 2017; eff. Mar. 31, 2017. This rule to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Board.

Rules 480-10-.02, 480-48-.02 amended. Rule 480-10-.18 repealed. Rule 480-49-.03 adopted. F. May 24, 2017; eff. June 13, 2017.

ER. 480-34-0.34-.12 adopted. F. July 13, 2017; eff. June 29, 2017. This rule to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 480-10-.01 amended. Rule 480-34-.11 adopted. F. Oct. 3, 2017; eff. Oct. 23, 2017.

Rules 480-7-.05, 480-13-.03 amended. Rules 480-24-.08, 480-34-.12 adopted. F. Feb. 22, 2018; eff. Mar. 14, 2018.

Rule 480-7-.07 amended. Chapters 480-7B entitled "Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers", 480-51 entitled "Interchangeable Biological Products" adopted. F. Mar. 21, 2018; eff. Apr. 10, 2018.

ER. 480-34-0.35-.12 adopted. F. Nov. 5, 2018; eff. Nov. 5, 2018. This Rule to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Board.

Rules 480-7B-.03, 480-34-.13, .14 adopted. Rule 480-35-.03 amended. F. Nov. 19, 2018; eff. Dec. 9, 2018.

Rules 480-13-.01, 480-13-.04 amended. Rule 480-34-.15 adopted. F. May 9, 2019; eff. May 29, 2019.

Rule 480-11-.02 amended. F. Nov. 6, 2019; eff. Nov. 26, 2019.

Chapter 480-10A entitled "Central Filling Regulations" adopted. F. Nov. 15, 2019; eff. Dec. 5, 2019.

Rule 480-13-.05 amended. F. Feb. 4, 2020; eff. Feb. 24, 2020.

ER. 480-36-0.36-.08, 480-48-0.37-.04 adopted. F. Mar. 20, 2020; eff. Mar. 20, 2020. These Rules shall remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of a permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rules, as specified by the Board.

ER. 480-10-0.38-.22 adopted. F. Mar. 27, 2020; eff. Mar. 27, 2020. This Rule shall remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Board.

ER. 480-22-0.39-.16, 480-15-0.40-.07 adopted. F. Apr. 2, 2020; eff. Apr. 1, 2020. These Rules shall remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of a permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rules, as specified by the Board.

ER. 480-2-0.41-.04 adopted. F. May 18, 2020; eff. May 18, 2020. This Rule shall remain in effect for the duration of the public health emergency and for a period of not more than 120 days thereafter, as specified by the Board.

Note: ER 480-36-0.42-.08, 480-48-0.43-.04, 480-22-0.44-.16, 480-15-0.45-.07, 480-2-0.46-.05 issued to Agency on August 5, 2020, but subsequently not filed.

ER. 480-11-0.47-.11 adopted. F. Mar. 9, 2021; eff. Mar. 9, 2021. This rule shall remain in effect for the duration of the public health emergency and for a period of not more than 120 days thereafter, as specified by the Board.

Rules 480-6-.02, 480-10-.02, 480-11-.04, 480-18-.05, 480-33-.05, 480-36-.03 amended; Rule 480-10-.18 adopted. F. Apr. 13, 2021; eff. May 3, 2021.

Rule 480-10-.12 amended. F. Apr. 20, 2021; eff. May 10, 2021.

Note: Rule 480-6-.02, correction of non-substantive typographical error in paragraph (18) "... service shall be made on the Executive Director., ..." corrected to "... service shall be made on the Executive Director, ..." (i.e., deletion of period after Director), as requested by the Board. Effective July 20, 2021.

ER. 480-2-0.49-.05 adopted. F. Dec. 21, 2021; eff. Dec. 16, 2021. This rule shall remain in effect for the duration of the declared State of Emergency and for a period of not more than 120 days thereafter, as specified by the Board.

ER. 480-2-0.48-.04 adopted. F. Dec. 28, 2021; eff. Dec. 16, 2021. This rule shall remain in effect for the duration of the declared State of Emergency and for a period of not more than 120 days thereafter, as specified by the Board.

Rules 480-16-.06, 480-27-.09, 408-37-.03, 480-48-.01 amended; Rule 480-49-.01 repealed. F. Dec. 14, 2021; eff. Jan. 3, 2022.

Rules 480-15-.03, 480-28-.10 amended. F. Jan. 31, 2023; eff. Feb. 20, 2023.

Rules 480-9-.03, 480-13-.06, 480-15-.03, 480-22-.07, 480-31-.01 amended; Rule 480-34-.15 repealed. F. Feb. 8, 2023; eff. Feb. 28, 2023.

Rules 480-2-.04, .05, .06, 480-10-.01, 480-11-.02, 480-36-.01 through 480-36-.07 amended. F. May 4, 2023; eff. May 24, 2023.

Rules 480-10-.02, .06, 480-22-.12, 480-27-.01, .02, .04, .05 amended. F. May 20, 2023; eff. June 9, 2023.

Chapter 480-52 entitled "Retail Pharmacy Requirements for Dispensing Low-THC Products" adopted. F. Sept. 14, 2023; eff. Oct. 4, 2023.

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