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-.02 - Pharmacist Certification
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) A pharmacist may apply to the Board for a certification which will allow the pharmacist to enter into a protocol or agreement with a physician for drug therapy modification. Each application shall be reviewed by the Board for completeness and authenticity before certification can be issued. Such application shall include, but is not limited to:
(2) The Board will review the completed application. If the pharmacist has a current license in good standing, the completed course of study is approved, and the continuing education hours are acceptable, the Board may issue a certification, renewable on an annual basis.
(3) A certification authorizing drug therapy modification must be renewed by December 31st of each year. A certification authorizing drug therapy modification not renewed by December 31st shall expire.
(4) In order to renew a certification, a pharmacist must apply to the Board on an application form approved by the Board, submit a renewal fee, and submit evidence of 0.3 CEUs or 3 contact hours in continuing education courses obtained annually and approved by the Board or the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
(5) The current certification must be posted with the pharmacist's license.
O.C.G.A. §§ 16-13-41, 16-13-74, 26-4-6, 26-4-27, 26-4-28, 26-4-50, 26-4-81, 43-1-7, 43-34-24.