Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 480 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY
Chapter 480-25 - NUCLEAR PHARMACIES AND PHARMACISTS
Rule 480-25-.09 - Labeling
Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 480-25-.09
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
All radiopharmaceuticals dispensed from a nuclear pharmacy shall be dispensed in appropriate containers and labeled in accordance with the following:
(a) The immediate inner container shall be labeled with:
1. the
identifying prescription number; and
2. the name of the radioactive
drug.
(b) In addition to any labeling standards established by law the immediate outer container shall be labeled with:
1. the name of the
radionuclide;
2. the chemical
form;
3. the amount of radioactive
material contained, in millicuries (mCi) or microcuries (uCi);
4. if a liquid, the volume expressed in
cubiccentimeters (cc) or milliliters (ml);
5. the requested calibration time and
date;
6. the words "For Physician
Use Only" in the absence of the name of the patient;
7. the name and address of the institution
where the radiopharmaceutical will be administered;
8. the expiration date and time of the
radioactive drug;
9. auxillary
instructions for use, if applicable;
10. name of the procedure for which drug is
intended;
11. name of prescribing
practitioner;
12. The standard
radiation symbol; and
13. The words
"Caution - Radioactive Material".
O.C.G.A. Secs. 16-13-73, 26-3-7, 26-3-8, 26-3-17, 26-4-87, 26-4-130, 26-4-138, 26-4-174, 26-4-178.
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