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2010 Georgia Code
TITLE 16 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES
CHAPTER 13 - CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
ARTICLE 3 - DANGEROUS DRUGS
§ 16-13-73 - Labeling prescription containers of dangerous drugs

O.C.G.A. 16-13-73 (2010)
16-13-73. Labeling prescription containers of dangerous drugs


(a) Whenever a pharmacist dispenses a dangerous drug, he shall, in each case, place upon the container the following information:

(1) Name of the patient;

(2) Name of the physician prescribing the drug;

(3) The expiration date, if any, of the drug;

(4) Name and address of the pharmacy from which the drug was dispensed; and

(5) The date of the prescription.

(b) Any pharmacist who dispenses a dangerous drug and fails to place the label required by subsection (a) of this Code section upon the container of such drug shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

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