Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 480-33-.10 - Inspections
(1) Monthly. The
pharmacist-in-charge shall no less than once per month, personally or by
qualified designee, inspect all matters within his/her jurisdiction and
responsibility and make appropriate written records of such inspections. Such
inspections shall, at a minimum, verify that:
(a) Drugs are dispensed only by licensed
pharmacists;
(b) Pharmacy personnel
are properly directed and supervised;
(c) Drugs for external use are stored
separately and apart from drugs for oral internal use or injection;
(d) Drugs requiring special storage
conditions to insure their stability are properly stored;
(e) No outdated drugs are stocked in the
outpatient clinic pharmacy or the facility it serves;
(f) Distribution and administration of
controlled substances are properly and adequately documented and reported by
both pharmacy and medical personnel;
(g) Standard Ward Inventory. Verification of
standard ward inventory lists and accountability, including such updating if
applicable are maintained;
(h) All
necessary and required security and storage standards are met;
(i) Metric-apothecary weight and measure
conversion tables and charts and compatibility charts are available;
(j) All policies and procedures of the
director of pharmacy and of appropriate committees of the clinic relevant to
the pharmacy are being followed;
(k) All discontinued and out-dated
medications are returned to the pharmacy for proper disposition; and
(l) Disinfectants and other similar supplies
intended for external use are stored separately and apart from drugs for oral
internal use or for parenteral injection.
(2) Board Inspection. The agents of the
Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency (GDNA) will conduct inspections on behalf of
the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy. Such inspections shall be conducted no
less than once every two years and cover all aspects of the management and
operation of all outpatient clinic pharmacies in this State to verify
compliance with the law, these rules and regulations of the Georgia State Board
of Pharmacy, and such other standards as may be appropriate to insure that the
health, safety, and welfare of patients of the clinic serviced by the pharmacy
are protected. A written report shall be filed with the GDNA, the pharmacist-
in-charge, and the clinic administrator. Any discrepancies or deficiencies
noted shall be corrected within a reasonable time. Written notice of such
corrections or a plan of action to correct deficiencies shall be filed with the
Georgia State Board of Pharmacy and GDNA within thirty (30) days after receipt
of the inspection report.
(a) Every
registrant should ensure that all controlled substances and/or dangerous drugs
are purchased from and returned to firms currently licensed by the Georgia
State Board of Pharmacy. This requirement shall be met by obtaining and
maintaining a copy of each such firm's current Georgia Board permit.
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