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:
Resource for Pharmacies
Take action before an event and enroll in HealthCare Ready. For more information see
- 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
- Georgia Pharmacy Associations
Georgia Society of Health-System Pharmacists
- State Government Pharmacy Entities