GA HB1119

Employers may provide pharmacy care to injured workers through pharmacy management networks or allow employees to choose their own pharmacy, with networks required to register with the board and pay a licensing fee

Off-label medications require documented medical necessity, prior authorization, and are limited to a 30-day supply; compounded medications require prior authorization and are limited to 90 days total in 30-day increments

During the first 7 days after injury, dispensing is restricted to a 5-day supply for Schedule II and III drugs and a 14-day supply for all other medications

Pharmacy management networks must accept any licensed dispensing provider willing to join, cannot charge providers enrollment or processing fees, must offer mail order options, and must comply with the Pharmacy Audit Bill of Rights

Effective date is January 1, 2027; registered pharmacy management networks are exempt from administrator licensing and pharmacy benefit manager regulations under Title 33