Georgia Board of Pharmacy

01/22/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/22/2026 13:18

Board of Pharmacy Statement on Winter Storm State of Emergency

January 22, 2026

Board of Pharmacy Statement on Winter Storm State of Emergency

Released: January 22, 2026

The Georgia State Board of Pharmacy (Board) seeks to remind pharmacy licensees in this time of emergency that Georgia Law and the Board's Policy #14 provides for the refill of certain medications for up to 30 days for persons in the areas covered by the State of Emergency declared by Governor Kemp for the recent winter storm. This policy is consistent with O.C.G.A. §§ 26-4-809(f), & 26-4-80(j), and the Governor's Emergency Declaration. This statement is consistent with previous hurricane and severe weather emergency statements issued by the Board.

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