Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 480 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY
Chapter 480-50 - DRUG DISPOSAL AND AUTHORIZED COLLECTORS
Rule 480-50-.07 - Inspections

(1) The Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency (GDNA) shall have the authority to conduct inspections of any place, premises, or receptacle utilized by any authorized collector in relation to collection, retention, and disposal of drugs.

(2) GDNA shall have the authority to examine, copy, or remove all records required by this rule, and to examine, remove, or inventory all numbered inner-liners.

(3) It shall be the responsibility of any authorized collector to make same available for such inspection, copying, examination, or inventorying by said GDNA.

(4) Following any such examination, inventory, or inspection of records or receptacles, GDNA shall provide to the authorized collector a copy of any written inspection report produced on which any deficiencies or violations are made along with any recommendations, if any, concerning the satisfactory storage, record-keeping, handling, and security of drugs for disposal.

(5) The Pharmacist-in-Charge of each authorized collector shall obtain a copy of the current Board permit of every reverse distributor to which inner-liners are returned. Such copies shall be made available during the GDNA's inspection.

(6) The Pharmacist-in-Charge of each authorized collector shall respond in a written report addressing any discrepancies or deficiencies noted in a GDNA inspection report within two weeks after receipt of the inspection notice. The deficiencies shall be corrected within ten (10) business days.