Pharmacy Technicians Requirements in Georgia

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT

THIS IS NOT AN APPLICATION. THIS IS A SUPPLEMENT. DO NOT SUBMIT THIS SUPPLEMENT UNTIL YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION ONLINE.

In accordance with O.C.G.A. §26-4-28, the Georgia Board of Pharmacy has adopted Rule 480-15-.02,which requires that pharmacy technicians register with the Georgia Board of Pharmacy.

Please read the instructions carefully and be familiar with the laws and rules governing pharmacy technicians in the State of Georgia. Visit our website for information: www.gbp.georgia.gov.

Applications are valid for one year. Incomplete applications will become void after one year. Information cannot be transferred between applications. Pharmacy technicians who have already submitted their applications online must submit the information included in this application packet to complete their applications.
The following checklist is an important part of your application. Please use this checklist to ensure that you submit a complete application after you have submitted your online application.

* Affidavit of Application Information: You must swear or affirm that all of the information submitted with your application is true and correct to the best of your knowledge.

* Citizenship/Qualified Alien Status: In accordance with O.C.G.A. §50-36-1,you must submit an affidavit regarding citizenship and a copy of a secure and verifiable document that appropriately reflect your citizenship status.

* Gaps Fingerprint Background Check: You are required to obtain a criminal background check through GAPS/Cogent. Your application fee does not include the charge for this service.

* Additional Employment Form: You are only required to submit this form if you are employed at more than one pharmacy.
You must submit your supplemental application packet by mail. You must use a 9×12 or larger envelope and should not fold or staple the pages.

When a registration is approved, the registrant can print a pocket license card, free of charge,through the Georgia Board of Pharmacy website:www.gbp.georgia.gov.

Source from:Georgia State Board of Pharmacy