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.

** Important Announcement: The Georgia State Board of Pharmacy Supports Flu Vaccination **

NOTICE CONCERNING RECIPROCITY OF FLORIDA LICENSES TO PRACTICE PHARMACY
In June 2008, the Florida legislature passed and the Governor of Florida signed, a bill dropping previous barriers to reciprocating a license to practice pharmacy to the state of Florida.
Because the state of Florida now allows full reciprocity of out-of-state pharmacy licenses, the Georgia Board of Pharmacy agreed at its August 20, 2008 meeting to allow Florida pharmacists to reciprocate their licenses to Georgia in accordance with all the procedures and substantive requirements applicable to reciprocity candidates from any other state.