Rule 480-22-.15. Refilling of Ophthalmic Topical Products

Ophthalmic topical products may be refilled without authorization from a practitioner to prevent unintended interruptions in drug therapy provided that:

1. (1) The original prescription order contains valid refills;
2. (2) Refills occur at 70 percent or greater of the predicted days of use; and
3. (3) Refills are purchased through retail and/or mail order pharmacies.

Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 26-4-27, 26-4-28, 26-4-80.

History. Original Rule entitled "Refilling of Ophthalmic Topical Products" adopted. F. Sep. 18, 2015; eff. Oct. 8, 2015.