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GA SB491
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Matt Brass
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AI Summary
- Amends Code Section 26-4-82 to authorize the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy to approve applications to increase the pharmacist-to-pharmacy technician ratio beyond the standard 1:4 maximum in closed-door pharmacies, in addition to the existing allowance for licensed hospital pharmacies
- Defines "closed-door pharmacy" as a pharmacy that provides specialized services and is not open to the general public
- Requires the pharmacist in charge of a specific closed-door pharmacy to submit a written application to the board to request the increased ratio
- Maintains existing certification requirements: two technicians must be certified when a pharmacist supervises four or more, one must be certified when supervising three, and no certification is required when supervising one or two
- Certification may be obtained through a board-approved program, an employer's board-approved training and assessment program, or the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or other nationally recognized certifying body
Legislative Description
Licensed Pharmacist; Georgia State Board of Pharmacy to increase the maximum ratio of pharmacists; authorize
Last Action
Senate Tabled
2/29/2024
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Services2/13/2024
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