Additional Resources

Emergency Preparedness and Response

Pharmacist Volunteer 

The State Emergency Registry of Volunteers in Georgia 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.

To Volunteer Visit:

• SERVGA 

Resource for Pharmacies

Take action before an event and enroll in HealthCare Ready. For more information see

• 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