Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 480-10-.14 - Destruction of Controlled Substance Drugs and Dangerous Drugs

(1) All controlled substances which are outdated or expired must be disposed of in a manner which generates a DEA Form 41 (Drug Destruction Form), a copy of which must be retained by the pharmacy. Such controlled substances can be disposed of by one of the following:

(a) Representatives of the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency (GDNA);

(b) Agents of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA); or

(c) A reverse distributor holding a current permit issued by the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy (Board).

(2) Dangerous drugs which are outdated or expired must be disposed of by a reverse distributor holding a current permit issued by the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 480-10-.14

O.C.G.A. Secs. 16-13-34, 16-13-39, 16-13-71, 26-4-27, 26-4-28.

Original Rule entitled "Destruction of Controlled Substance Drugs" adopted. F. Feb. 4, 1987; eff. Feb. 24, 1987. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Destruction of Controlled Substance Drugs and Dangerous Drugs" adopted. F. Mar. 5, 2003; eff. Mar. 25, 2003.