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Georgia HB 1361: Pharmacies; compounding of certain active pharmaceutical ingredients; provisions

⚖️ NEGATIVE for peptide users 👤 HIGH user impact 📜 Status: In committee

State: Georgia
Bill: HB 1361
Session: 2025_26
Filed: 2026-02-18
Read the bill: OpenStates →
Last reviewed: 2026-10-02

Plain-English Summary

Georgia HB1361 would add state rules for compounding GLP-1 and GIP-related active ingredients used for obesity or weight management. It would require API documentation, quality testing, recordkeeping, inspections, and severe penalties, which could reduce access to compounded weight-loss peptides while increasing quality controls.

Key Points

Targets compounded GLP-1/GIP weight-loss drugs, not all peptides
Requires pharmaceutical-grade APIs and certificates of analysis
Requires API and finished-drug quality testing records
Lets the Georgia Board of Pharmacy inspect compounders and suppliers
Creates $1,000-per-dose fines and possible license revocation
Does not appear to change telehealth, NP, naturopath, or PDMP rules

What to Watch For

Concern Compounded semaglutide/tirzepatide-style access in Georgia could become more limited or expensive.

Concern Small compounding pharmacies may struggle with batch testing, paperwork, and inspection burden.

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Opportunity Patients may get better protection against low-grade or poorly sourced APIs.

Note The bill focuses on pharmacy compounding controls, not prescriber scope or off-label prescribing.

Where the Bill Stands

The bill has had House First and Second Readers and is pending in the House Health Committee; it has not passed a chamber.

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