Effective July 1, 2013, Georgia began requiring nonresident pharmacies to obtain licensure through its Board of Pharmacy (BOP). Georgia Code, section 26-4-114.1. The statute requires a nonresident pharmacy permit for “any person, pharmacy, or facility” located outside of Georgia that wants to “ship, mail, or deliver dispensed drugs, including but not limited to dangerous drugs and controlled substances, into this state.” Although the law took effect on July 1, the Georgia BOP has not yet established the effective enforcement date for nonresident pharmacy permits. Until the enforcement date is set, Georgia is providing a limited grace period for nonresident pharmacies to obtain a Georgia nonresident pharmacy permit. The application for nonresident pharmacies to apply for licensure is not yet available. However, if you would like to receive e-mail updates directly on this issue, contact the Georgia Board of Pharmacy and request to be added to the Interested Person List for the nonresidency pharmacy license regulations and application.
New Georgia Law Requires Licensure of Nonresident Pharmacies
