Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 480 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY
Chapter 480-35 - PHARMACIST MODIFICATION OF DRUG THERAPY
Rule 480-35-.01 - Definitions
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) Board. Board means the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy.
(2) Drug Therapy Modification. Drug Therapy Modification means the adjustment of dosages, dosage schedules, and/or medications by a pharmacist under authority delegated and supervised by a physician. Such medications need not be pharmaceutically or therapeutically equivalent to the initial prescription issued to the patient by the prescribing physician.
(3) Pharmacist. Pharmacist means a person holding a current license to practice pharmacy in the State of Georgia.
(4) Physician. Physician means a person holding a current license to practice medicine in the State of Georgia.
(5) Supervision by a Physician. Supervision by a physician means the pharmacist has a means available to communicate with the physician for consultation, assistance, and direction in regards to drug therapy modification.
O.C.G.A. Secs. 16-13-41, 16-13-74, 26-4-6, 26-4-27, 26-4-28, 26-4-50, 26-4-81, 43-1-7, 43-34-26.2.
