Georgia § 26-4-84 Restriction of license for failure to review patient records and prescription drug orders

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§ 26-4-84 — Restriction of license for failure to review patient records and prescription drug orders

Georgia § 26-4-84

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O.C.G.A. § 26-4-84 (2026).

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(a)The board of pharmacy may refuse to renew or may suspend, revoke, or restrict the licenses of or fine any person or pharmacy pursuant to the procedures set forth in this Code section upon the failure to review patient records and prescription drug orders.

(b)A pharmacist shall review the patient record and each prescription drug order presented for dispensing for the purposes of promoting therapeutic appropriateness by identifying:

(1)Overutilization or underutilization;

(2)Therapeutic duplications;

(3)Drug-disease contraindications;

(4)Drug-drug interactions;

(5)Incorrect drug dosage, dosage form, or duration of drug therapy;

(6)Drug-allergy interactions; and (7) Clinical abuse or misuse.

(c)Upon recognizing any of the above situations, the pharmacist shall take appropriate st

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(a) The board of pharmacy may refuse to renew or may suspend, revoke, or restrict the licenses of or fine any person or pharmacy pursuant to the procedures set forth in this Code section upon the failure to review patient records and prescription drug orders. (b) A pharmacist shall review the patient record and each prescription drug order presented for dispensing for the purposes of promoting therapeutic appropriateness by identifying: (1) Overutilization or underutilization; (2) Therapeutic duplications; (3) Drug-disease contraindications; (4) Drug-drug interactions; (5) Incorrect drug dosage, dosage form, or duration of drug therapy; (6) Drug-allergy interactions; and (7) Clinical abuse or misuse. (c) Upon recognizing any of the above situations, the pharmacist shall take appropriate steps to avoid or resolve the situation or problem which shall, if necessary, include consultation with the prescribing practitioner.