Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 480 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY
Chapter 480-34 - CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
Rule 480-34-.08 - Lidocaine
Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 480-34-.08
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) This rule was adopted to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Lidocaine topical, 40 mg/gm. or less (4.0%) is deleted from Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) § 16-13-71(b)(520).
(2) This rule is based on the following findings of the Board:
(a) that lidocaine
topical, 40 mg/gm. or less (4.0%) does not have a high potential for
abuse;
(b) that the Board has
considered the scientific evidence of its pharmacological effects, the state of
current scientific knowledge regarding the drug, the history and current
pattern of abuse, the scope, duration, and significance of abuse, the potential
of the drug to produce psychic or physiological dependence liability;
and
(c) that the drug is no longer
included as a prescription drug under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act,
21 U.S.C. Section 301, et. seq., as
amended.
§§ 16-13-71, 26-4-27, 50-13-4.
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