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GA HB546
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/16/2024
Primary Sponsor
Rick Jasperse
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AI Summary
- Amends the definition of "pharmacy care" under Georgia's Pharmacy Practice Act (Code Section 26-4-5) to add new authority for pharmacists to adapt prescription drug orders
- Allows pharmacists to change prescribed medication quantities when the prescribed amount is not commercially available, relates to a dosage form or strength change, provides up to a 90-day supply of maintenance medication, or coordinates refills in a medication synchronization program
- Permits pharmacists to change a prescription's dosage form if it is in the best interest of patient care, provided the prescriber's directions are modified to deliver an equivalent amount of drug
- Authorizes pharmacists to complete missing information on a prescription drug order when there is evidence to support the change
- Requires pharmacists making any prescription adaptation to exercise professional judgment, document the change in the patient's record, and obtain patient consent; prohibits adaptations if the prescriber explicitly indicates on the order that adaptation is not permitted
Legislative Description
Georgia Pharmacy Practice Act; pharmacy care; revise definition
Last Action
Senate Tabled
3/26/2024
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Services2/20/2024
Health2/23/2023
Full Bill Text
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