Georgia Board of Pharmacy Definitions

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What does the term 'Board' refer to in the context of these definitions?

Georgia Board of Pharmacy (correct)
The governing body of all pharmacies
The central authority for drug enforcement
A committee for patient safety standards

Which pharmacy is considered the 'Originating Pharmacy'?

A pharmacy that only sells over-the-counter medications
The licensed retail pharmacy that outsources prescription filling services (correct)
The pharmacy receiving prescriptions from patients
Any pharmacy that prepares medications

What is the role of a 'Central Fill Pharmacy'?

To prepare prescription orders for dispensing and return them to the originating pharmacy (correct)
To handle all prescription orders located within a state
To provide consultations for prescription medications
To directly deliver medications to patients

Which statement is NOT true about the 'Originating Pharmacy'?

<p>It may only operate within the same city as the patient. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a 'Central Fill Pharmacy' to operate legally?

<p>It must have a permit from the state in which it is located. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Georgia Board of Pharmacy Definitions

The Georgia Board of Pharmacy is referred to as the "Board"
An Originating Pharmacy is a licensed retail pharmacy that receives and dispenses prescriptions to patients or their caregivers. The originating pharmacy is also responsible for outsourcing prescription filling services and acts as the dispensing pharmacy.
A Central Fill Pharmacy is a pharmacy authorized by its state to prepare prescription orders based on valid prescriptions sent by an originating pharmacy. The central fill pharmacy returns the labeled and filled prescriptions to the originating pharmacy for delivery to the patient.

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This quiz covers essential definitions related to the Georgia Board of Pharmacy. Understand the roles of the Originating Pharmacy and Central Fill Pharmacy. Test your knowledge on how these entities function within the pharmacy system in Georgia.