Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 480-48-.01

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through November 21, 2024

Rule 480-48-.01 - Definitions

For purposes of this chapter of the Rules and Regulations, the following definitions apply:

(a) "Board" shall mean the Georgia Board of Pharmacy.

(b) "Delivery by Mail" or "delivered by mail" or "delivery by mail" shall mean delivery to a patient or the patient's designee by the United States Postal Service or by a commercial common carrier from the pharmacy which fills the prescription.

(c) "Delivery by Pharmacy" shall mean delivery directly to a patient or patient's designee from the pharmacy by contract or private carrier or by an employee of the pharmacy.

(d) "Mail order pharmacy" shall mean a pharmacy that uses delivery by mail as a means of delivery of a prescription drug to a patient or the patient's designee.

(e) "Pharmacy" means a pharmacy holding a current Board issued license to operate a pharmacy in Georgia and nonresident pharmacy permit holders.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 480-48-.01

O.C.G.A. §§ 26-4-5, 26-4-27, 26-4-28, 26-4-60, 26-4-80, 26-4-85, 26-4-110, 26-4-114.1.

Original Rule entitled "Definitions" adopted. F. Sep. 22, 2014; eff. Oct. 12, 2014.

Amended: F. May 14, 2015; eff. June 3, 2015.

Amended: F. Dec. 14, 2021; eff. Jan. 3, 2022.