Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 480 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY
Chapter 480-11 - PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOUNDING
Rule 480-11-.03 - Organization and Personnel
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) The pharmacist has the responsibility and authority to inspect and approve or reject all components, drug preparations containers, closures, in-process materials, and labeling; and the authority to prepare and review all compounding records to assure that no errors have occurred in the compounding process. The pharmacist is also responsible for the proper maintenance, cleanliness, and use of all equipment used in prescription compounding practice.
(2) Pharmacists who engage in drug compounding, and any other pharmacy personnel, supervised by pharmacists, who assist in drug compounding, shall be competent and proficient in compounding procedures and shall maintain that proficiency through current awareness and training and documentation of that training. Every pharmacist who engages in drug compounding and any other pharmacy staff member who assists in compounding, must be aware of and familiar with all details of these good compounding practices. Records of documentation of training for all personnel must be maintained for a minimum of five (5) years.
(3) All pharmacy personnel engaged in the compounding of drugs shall wear clean clothing appropriate to the operation being performed. Protective apparel, such as coats/jackets, aprons, gowns, hand or arm coverings, or masks shall be worn as necessary to protect personnel from chemical exposure and drug preparations from contamination.
(4) Only personnel authorized by the responsible pharmacist shall be in the immediate vicinity of the drug compounding operation. Any person known at any time (either by medical examination or pharmacist determination) to have an apparent illness or open lesions that may adversely affect the safety or quality of a drug preparation being compounded shall be excluded from direct contact with components, drug preparation containers, closures, in-process materials, and drug preparations until the condition is corrected or determined by competent medical personnel not to jeopardize the safety or quality of the preparations being compounded. All personnel who assist the pharmacist in compounding procedures shall be instructed to report to the pharmacist any health conditions that may have an adverse effect on drug preparations.
O.C.G.A. Secs. 26-4-5, 26-4-27, 26-4-28, 26-4-86.
