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The Secretary of State's Office has accepted the filing of the Board's amendments to, and issued effective dates for the following Rules of the Georgia Board of Pharmacy:

BOARD OF PHARMACY STATEMENT REGARDING LICENSEE OBLIGATION TO REPORT VACCINE ADMINISTRATIONS TO THE GEORGIA IMMUNIZATION REGISTRY (GRITS)

The Georgia Board of Pharmacy will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the rules attached below at its meeting on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 9:00 AM at the Department of Community Health at 2 Peachtree Street NW, 6th Floor, Atlanta, GA  30303.

Notice of Intent to Amend Rule 480-10-.01

Notice of Intent to Amend Rule 480-11-.02

Notice of Intent to Amend Rule 480-2-.04

Notice of Intent to Amend Rule 480-36-.01

Notice of Intent to Amend Rule 480-36-.02

Notice of Intent to Amend Rule 480-36-.03

Notice of Intent to Amend Rule 480-36-.04

Notice of Intent to Amend Rule 480-36-.05

Notice of Intent to Amend Rule 480-36-.06

Notice of Intent to Amend Rule 480-36-.07

Hurricane Ian Response from the Georgia Board of Pharmacy

BOP Policy 14 Statement - Hurricane Ian

Policy 14 Public Emergencies

The Georgia Board of Pharmacy will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the rules attached below at its meeting on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 9:00 AM at the Department of Community Health at 2 Peachtree Street NW, 6th Floor, Atlanta, GA  30303.

Notice of Intent to Amend Rule 480-10-.02

Notice of Intent to Amend Rule 480-10-.06

Notice of Intent to Amend Rule 480-22-.12

Notice of Intent to Amend Rule 480-27-.01

Notice of Intent to Amend Rule 480-27-.02

Notice of Intent to Amend Rule 480-27-.04

Notice of Intent to Amend Rule 480-27-.05

The Georgia Board of Pharmacy shall hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the rules attached below at its meeting on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 9:00 AM at the Georgia Pharmacy Association, 6065 Barfield Road NE, Suite 100, Sandy Springs, GA  30328.

-  NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND Rule 480-15-.02_08.10.2022 - Posted 08/10/22

-  NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND Rule 480-28-.10_08.10.2022 - Posted 08/10/22

It has come to our attention that scammers have begun spoofing the telephone number of the Board of Pharmacy (404) 651-8000. If you receive a call and are unsure, please call (404) 651-8000 to verify and report the matter.

The Georgia Board of Pharmacy shall hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the rules attached below at its meeting on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at 9:00 AM at the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, 250 W. Green Street, Athens, GA 30602.

-  NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND Rule 480-2-.04_06.15.22  - Posted 05/12/22

-  NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND Rule 480-2-.05_06.15.22 - Posted 05/12/22

-  NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND Rule 480-2-.06_06.15.22 - Posted 05/12/22

The Georgia Board of Pharmacy shall hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the rules attached below at its meeting on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at 9:00 AM via conference call at the Department of Community Health, 2 Peachtree Street NW, 6th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30303.

-  NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND RULE RULE 480-10-.01  04.11.22 - Posted 04/11/22

-  NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND RULE RULE 480-13-.06  04.11.22 - Posted 04/11/22

-  NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND RULE RULE 480-22-.07  04.11.22 - Posted 04/11/22

-  NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND RULE RULE 480-31-.01  04.11.22 - Posted 04/11/22

In response to the current state of emergency as declared by the Governor, the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy has adopted an emergency rule temporarily waiving the practical examination from the licensing requirements.  All applicants for pharmacist licensure must successfully pass the NAPLEX and jurisprudence examination (MPJE) administered by NABP.