Attention 2008 Graduates

The application deadline for the June 2008 examination is Friday, May 16, 2008To be considered to be scheduled for the June 2008 examination, complete applications must be received in the Board office by the deadline date.

Complete application files must contain intern hours.  However, official transcripts showing the date of graduation can be received after submission of the application.

Licenses will not be considered for issuance until all required items (application, intern hours, passing examination scores and final transcript) have been received and approved.

The Georgia State Board of Pharmacy is an eight-member board appointed by the Governor to protect, promote and preserve the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Georgia. The Board is composed of seven licensed practicing pharmacists and one consumer member. They are responsible for the regulation of pharmacists and pharmacies in Georgia. The Board reviews applications, administers examinations, licenses qualified applicants and regulates the practice of licensees throughout the state. Complaints are investigated and, if warranted, disciplinary action may be taken by the Board. Board meetings are held approximately twelve times each year at the Secretary of State’s office in Macon and are open to the public. Persons wishing to bring matters for the Board’s consideration should submit a written request to the office.

The practice of pharmacy consists of the art and science that deals with the nature, preparation, administration, dispense and effects of drugs and medications. Pharmacists may dispense drugs or devices as authorized by a written prescription of a physician or authorized practitioner of the healing arts. As a learned science, pharmacist licensure is considered after meeting specific pharmaceutical educational, internship/externship requirements and examination. All pharmacies are inspected prior to licensure and as needed and must meet specific standards for operation.


ANNOUNCEMENTS ACTIVE LICENSEES

Georgia State Board of Pharmacy Issues Order to Close Pharmacy

Issued Cease and Desist Orders for Unlicensed Professionals

Actions Taken by the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy at its March 12 Meeting

Reactivation of the MPJE (December 2007)

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Number of Active Licensees as of 5/15/2008
 
  Type Count
Pharmacist 11,784
Retail Pharmacy 2,322
Wholesaler Pharmacy 1,149
Researcher Pharmacy 297
Hospital Pharmacy 202
Nuclear Pharmacist 112
Nuclear Pharmacy 14
Manufacturing Pharmacy 76
Pharmacist Intern 2,742
Prison Pharmacy 13
Clinic Pharmacy 3
School Pharmacy 2
Opioid Treatment Clinic Pharmacy 38
Home Healthcare - Retail Pharmacy 29
PBM - Retail Pharmacy 5
Limited Chemical Wholesale Distributor 26

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