EPR Pharmacy

Emergency Preparedness and Response

Pharmacist Volunteer 

The State Emergency Registry of Volunteers in Georgia (SERVGA) integrates government-sponsored local, regional and statewide volunteer programs to assist emergency response and public safety organizations during a disaster. It is part of a national initiative to coordinate and mobilize volunteers to respond to all types of emergencies.

Resource for Pharmacies

Take action before an event and enroll in HealthCare Ready. 

Safe Disposal of Medications:

Accidental Drug Overdose: According to the FDA, studies show that 50% of harm from medication use could be prevented. Accidental drug overdose remains a leading cause of death to both illicit and prescription drugs.

Resources:

• Drug Enforcement Administration National Take-Back Initiative
• U.S. Food & Drug 

Improving Medication Practices

• Antibiotic Stewardship Honor Roll
• Opioid Overdose

Georgia Pharmacy Associations

• Georgia Pharmacy Association
• Georgia Society of Health-System Pharmacists

State Government Pharmacy Entities

• Georgia Board of Pharmacy