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BOARD AUTHORITY

To fulfill its mission the Board of Pharmacy establishes and enforces rules and regulations to protect the public. These rules and regulations define standards in the practice of pharmacy and the other occupations regulated by the board including any site where dangerous drugs and devices are compounded, stored, prepared or sold.

The board is given it's authority by Chapter 9, Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code and Division 17, Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations.

Following is the Table of Contents of the California Pharmacy Law with links to the sites where you can view the text of the various sections. Also included are selected sections of the Health and Safety Code.

 

• BUSINESS & PROFESSIONS CODE
• CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
• HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
• CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE
• CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONS CODE
CHAPTER 9, DIVISION 2

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Administration

Section

4000     Chapter Title

4001     Board of Pharmacy; Appointment; Terms

4001.1  Purpose of the Board: Protection of the Public

4001.5  Pharmacist Shortage; Recommendations to Alleviate

4002     Officers

4003     Executive Officer; Records; Revenue

4004     Teaching by Board Members

4005     Adoption of Rules and Regulations

4006     Regulations Restricting Furnishing of Particular Drug

4007     Limitations of Rules

4008     Inspectors; Authority as Public Officers

4009     Board Rules; Exemption from Coverage Under Industrial Welfare Commission Rules

4010     Immunity of Officers

4011     Administration and Enforcement of Uniform Controlled Substances Act

4012     Board to Provide Copy of Laws or Regulations

4013     Board-Licensed Facilities to Join E-Mail Notification List

Article 2
Definitions

Section

4015     Definitions to Govern Construction

4016     Administer

4017     Authorized Officers of the Law

4018     Board

4019     Chart Order

4021     Controlled Substance

4022     Dangerous Drug - Dangerous Device Defined

4022.5  Designated Representative; Designated Representative-in-Charge

4023     Device

4023.5  Direct Supervision and Control

4024     Dispense

4025     Drug

4025.1  Non-Prescription Drug

4026     Furnish

4026.5  Good Standing

4027     Skilled Nursing Facility - Intermediate Care Facility - Other Health Care Facilities

4028     Licensed Hospital

4029     Hospital Pharmacy

4030     Intern Pharmacist

4031     Laboratory

4032     License

4033     Manufacturer

4034     Pedigree

4034.1  Enactment of Federal Pedigree Legislation

4035     Person

4036     Pharmacist

4036.5  Pharmacist-in-Charge

4037     Pharmacy

4038     Pharmacy Technician

4039     Physician; Other Practitioners Defined

4040     Prescription; Content Requirements

4040.5  Reverse Distributor

4041     Veterinary Food-Animal Drug Retailer

4042     Veterinary Food-Animal Drugs

4043     Wholesaler

4044     Repackager

4045     Third-Party Logistics Provider or Reverse Third-Party Logistics Provider

Scope of Practice and Exemptions

Section

4050     Legislative Declaration

4051     Conduct Limited to Pharmacist; Conduct Authorized by Pharmacist

4052     Furnishing to Prescriber; Permitted Pharmacist Procedures

4052.1  Permitted Pharmacist Procedures in Licensed Health Care Facility

4052.2  Permitted Pharmacist Procedures in Health Care Facility, Home Health Agency or Clinic with Physician Oversight

4052.3  Emergency Contraception Drug Therapy; Requirements and Limitations

4052.4  Skin Puncture by Pharmacist

4052.5  Pharmacist May Select Different Form of Medication with Same Active Chemical Ingredients; Exceptions

4052.7  Repackage Previously Dispensed Drug; Requirements

4053     Designated Representative to Supervise Wholesaler or Veterinary Food-Animal Drug Retailer

4054     Supply by Manufacturer, etc. of Certain Dialysis Drugs and Devices

4055     Sale of Devices to Licensed Clinics, etc.

4056     Purchase of Drugs at Wholesale - Hospital Containing 100 Beds or Less

4057     Exceptions to Application of this Chapter

4058     Display of Original License

4059     Furnishing Dangerous Drugs or Devices Prohibited Without Prescription: Exceptions

4059.5  Who May Order Dangerous Drugs or Devices: Exceptions; Compliance with Laws of All Involved Jurisdictions

4060     Controlled Substance - Prescription Required; Exceptions

4061     Distribution of Drug as Sample; Written Request Required

4062     Furnishing Dangerous Drugs during Emergency

4063     Refill of Prescription for Dangerous Drug or Device Requires Prescriber Authorization

4064     Emergency Refill of Prescription without Prescriber Authorization

4065     Injection Card System; Requirements for Administration

4066     Furnishing Dangerous Drugs to Master or First Officer of Vessel

4067     Internet; Dispensing Dangerous Drugs or Devices without Prescription

4068     Dispense Dangerous Drugs or Controlled Substances to Emergency Room Patient; Requirements

Requirements for Prescriptions

Section

4070     Reduction of Oral or Electronic Prescription to Writing

4071     Prescriber May Authorize Agent to Transmit Prescription; Schedule II Excluded

4071.1  Electronic Prescription Entry into Pharmacy or Hospital Computer

4072     Oral or Electronic Transmission of Prescription - Health Care Facility

4073     Substitution of Generic Drug - Requirements and Exceptions

4074     Drug Risk: Informing Patient; Providing Consultation for Discharge Medications

4075     Proof of Identity Required - Oral or Electronic Prescription

4076     Prescription Container - Requirements for Labeling

4076.5  Standardized, Patient-Centered Prescription Labels; Requirements

4077     Dispensing Dangerous Drug in Incorrectly Labeled Container

4078     False or Misleading Label on Prescription

Authority of Inspectors

Section

4080     Stock of Dangerous Drugs and Devices Kept Open for Inspection

4081     Records of Dangerous Drugs and Devices Kept Open for Inspection; Maintenance of Records, Current Inventory

4082     Names of Owners, Managers and Employees Open for Inspection

4083     Orders of Correction

4084     Adulterated, Misbranded, or Counterfeit Dangerous Drug or Device

4085     Unlawful to Remove, Sell or Dispose of Embargoed Dangerous Drug or Dangerous Device

4086     Adulterated or Counterfeit Dangerous Drug or Dangerous Device; Court Proceedings

General Requirements

Section

4100     Change of Address or Name - Notification to Board

4101     Pharmacist in Charge, Designated Representative-in-Charge: Termination of Employment; Notification to Board

4103     Blood Pressure - Taking by Pharmacist

4104     Licensed Employee, Theft or Impairment: Pharmacy Procedures

4105     Retaining Records of Dangerous Drugs and Devices on Licensed Premises; Temporary Removal; Waivers; Access to Electronically Maintained Records

4106     License Verification Using Board Web Site

4107     One Site License per Premises; Exception

Pharmacies

Section

4110     License Required; Temporary Permit upon Transfer of Ownership; Temporary Use of Mobile Pharmacy

4111     Restrictions on Prescriber Ownership

4112     Nonresident Pharmacy: Registration; Provision of Information to Board; Maintaining Records; Patient Consultation

4113     Pharmacist-in-Charge: Notification to Board; Responsibilities

4114     Intern Pharmacist: Activities Permitted

4115     Pharmacy Technician: Activities Permitted; Required Supervision; Activities Limited to Pharmacist; Registration; Requirements for Registration; Ratios

4115.5  Pharmacy Technician Trainee; Placement; Supervision; Requirements

4116     Security of Dangerous Drugs and Devices in Pharmacy: Pharmacist Responsibility for Individuals on Premises; Regulations

4117     Admission to Area Where Narcotics are Stored, etc. - Who May Enter

4118     Waiving of Minimum Requirements by Board

4119     Furnish Prescription Drug to Licensed Health Care Facility - Secured Emergency Supplies

4119.1  Pharmacy May Provide Services to Health Facility

4119.2  Furnish Epinephrine Auto-Injectors to School; Requirements

4119.5  Transfer or Repackaging Dangerous Drugs by Pharmacy

4120     Nonresident Pharmacy: Registration Required

4121     Advertisement for Prescription Drug: Requirements; Restrictions

4122     Required Notice of Availability of Prescription Price Information, General Product Availability, Pharmacy Services; Providing Drug Price Information; Limitations on Price Information Requests

4123     Compounding Drug for Other Pharmacy for Parenteral Therapy; Notice to Board

4124     Dispensing Replacement Contact Lenses: Requirements; Patient Warnings; Registration with Medical Board; Application of Section to Nonresident Pharmacies

4125     Pharmacy Quality Assurance Program Required; Records Considered Peer Review Documents

4126     Covered Entity May Contract with Pharmacy to Provide Pharmacy Services; Segregation of Drug Stock; Return of Drugs not Dispensed; Wholesale License Not Permitted or Required

4126.5  Furnishing Dangerous Drugs by Pharmacy

Injectable Sterile Drug Products

Section

4127     Board Shall Adopt Regulations Establishing Standards

4127.1  License to Compound Injectable Sterile Drug Products Required

4127.2  Nonresident Pharmacy - License to Compound and Ship Injectable Drug Products into California Required

4127.3  Cease and Desist Order; Hearing

4127.4  Fine for Violation

4127.5  Fee

4127.6  Article Operative upon Allocation of Positions

4127.7  Compounding Sterile Injectable from Nonsterile Ingredients; Requirements

4127.8  Temporary License to Compound Injectable Sterile Products When a Change of Ownership 

 

Article 9

Hypodermic Needles and Syringes

Section

4140     Unlawful Possession

4141     Furnishing without License

4142     Prescription Required

4143     Exemption: Sale to Other Entity, Physician, etc

4144     Industrial Use Exception

4144.5  Industrial Use Exception

4145     Conditions for Furnishing Hypodermic Needles and Syringes for Human Use and Specified Animal Uses without a Prescription

4145.5   Hypodermic Needles and Syringes for Human Use and Specified Animal Use without a Prescription; Prevention of Bloodborne Diseases; Number of Hypodermic Needles and Syringes Allowed

4146     Needle/Syringe Return in Sharps Container

4147     Disposal of Needle or Syringe

4148     Confiscation if Found Outside Licensed Premises

4148.5   Hypodermic Needles and Syringes for Human Use and Specified Animal Use without a Prescription; Prevention of Bloodborne Diseases; Number of Hypodermic Needles and Syringes Allowed

4149     License Required for Nonresident Sale or Distributor of Needles or Syringes

4149.5   Local Authorizations Inoperative Until January 1, 2015, Unless Other Agencies Remove Authorization

Pharmacy Corporations

Section

4150     Definitions

4151     Licensure Requirements

4152     Corporate Name Requirements

4153     Shareholder Income While Disqualified

4154     Regulations Authorized

4155     Corporate Form Not Required

4156     Unprofessional Conduct by Corporation

Wholesalers and Manufacturers

Section

4160     Wholesaler: License Required 

4161     Nonresident Wholesaler Requirements

4162     Wholesaler License Surety Bond Requirements

4162.5  Issuance or Renewal of Nonresident Wholesaler License; Surety Bond 

4163     Unauthorized Furnishing by Manufacturer or Wholesaler

4163.1  Legislative Intent on Pedigree Requirements [A Second Like-Numbered Section Follows]

4163.1  Drop Shipment by Manufacturer

4163.2  Pedigree; Grandfathering

4163.3  Pedigree Inference Standards

4163.4  Holding Legal Title on Pedigree Required Effective Date

4163.5  Pedigree Requirement Implementation Date

4164     Reports Required

4165     Sale or Transfer of Dangerous Drug or Device into State: Furnishing Records to Authorized Officer on Demand; Citation for Non-compliance

4166     Shipping of Dangerous Drugs or Devices - Wholesaler or Distributor Liable for Security and Integrity until Delivery

4167     Wholesaler: Bar on Obtaining Dangerous Drugs or Devices It Cannot Maintain on Licensed Premises

4168     Board License Required for Local Business License

4169     Prohibited Acts

Prescriber Dispensing

Section

4170     Dispensing by Prescriber: Requirements and Restrictions; Enforcement

4170.5  Veterinarian in Teaching Hospital May Dispense and Administer Dangerous Drugs and Devices; Requirements

4171     Exceptions to Section 4170: Samples; Clinics; Veterinarians; Narcotic Treatment Programs; Certain Cancer Medications

4172     Storage Requirements

4173     Dispensing by Registered Nurses

4174     Dispensing by Pharmacist upon Order of Nurse Practitioner

4175     Processing of Complaints

Nonprofit or Free Clinics

Section

4180     Purchase of Drugs at Wholesale Only with License: Eligible Clinics

4181     License Requirements; Policies and Procedures; Who May Dispense

4182     Duties of Professional Director; Consulting Pharmacist Required

4183     No Professional Dispensing Fee

4184     Dispensing Schedule II Substance by Clinic is Prohibited

4185     Inspection Permitted

4186     Automated Drug Delivery Systems

Surgical Clinics

Section

4190     Purchase of Drugs at Wholesale: Permitted Uses of Drugs; Required Records and Policies; License Required
4191     Compliance with Department of Health Services Requirements; Who May Dispense Drugs
4192     Duties of Professional Director; Providing Information to Board
4193     Clinic Not Eligible for Professional Dispensing Fee; Ban on Offering Drugs for Sale
4194     Dispensing of Schedule II Substance by Clinic Prohibited; Physician May Dispense; Administration Authorized in Clinic
4195     Inspection Authorized

Veterinary Food-Animal Drug Retailers

Section

4196     License Required: Temporary License on Transfer of Ownership; Board Approval of Designated Representative-in-Charge

4197     Minimum Standards: Security; Sanitation; Board Regulations; Waivers

4198     Written Policies and Procedures Required: Contents; Training of Personnel; Quality Assurance; Consulting Pharmacist

4199     Labeling Requirements; Maintaining Prescription Records

Applications

Section

4200     Pharmacist License Requirements: Age; Education; Experience; Examination; Proof of Qualifications; Fees

4200.1  Multiple Failures of License Examination; Additional Education Requirement

4200.2  California Practice Standards and Jurisprudence Examination for Pharmacist; Required Inclusions

4200.3  Examination Process to be Reviewed Regularly; Required Standards

4200.4  Retaking National Examination after Failure; Waiting Period

4200.5  Retired Licensee: Eligibility; Bar on Practice; Requirement for Restoration to Active Status

4201     Application Form: Required Information; Authority Granted by License; Reporting Changes in Beneficial Ownership

4202     Pharmacy Technician: License Requirements for Education, Experience; Board Regulations; Criminal Background Check; Discipline

4203     Non-Profit Clinic License Application: Form; Investigation

4204     Surgical Clinic Application: Form; Investigation

4205     Sale or Dispensing of Hypodermic Syringes and Needles: When Separate License Required; Form and Content of Application; Renewability; Discipline

4207     Investigation by Board

4208     Intern Pharmacist License

4209     Intern Pharmacist; Minimum Hours of Practice to Apply for Pharmacist Exam

Continuing Education

Section

4231     Requirements for Renewal of Pharmacist License: Clock Hours; Exemption for New Licensee

4232     Content of Courses

4234     Exceptions: Emergencies; Hardship

Poisons

Section

4240     California Hazardous Substances Act; Application of Act

Disciplinary Proceedings

Section

4300     Revocation and Suspension: Authority; Conditions; Issuance of Probationary License; Application of Administrative Procedure Act; Judicial Review

4301     Obtaining License by Fraud or Misrepresentation: Unprofessional Conduct.

4301.5  Pharmacist License; Out-of-State Suspension or Revocation to Apply to California License

4302     Discipline of Corporate Licensee for Conduct of Officer, Director, Shareholder

4303     Nonresident Pharmacy: Grounds for Discipline

4304     Nonresident Wholesaler: Authority to Discipline

4305     Disciplinary Grounds: Failure of Pharmacy, Pharmacist to Notify Board of Termination of Pharmacist in Charge; Continuing to Operate Without Pharmacist

4305.5  Disciplinary Grounds: Failure of Wholesaler or Veterinary Food-Animal Drug Retailer to Notify Board of Termination of Designated Representative in Charge; Continuing to Operate Without Designated Representative in Charge

4306     Violation of Professional Corporation Act as Unprofessional Conduct

4306.5  Acts or Omissions by Pharmacist: Unprofessional Conduct

4306.6  Mitigating Factors for Pharmacist in Charge Reporting Violations of Others

4307     Individuals with Denied, Revoked, Suspended, etc. Licenses Prohibited from Pharmacy Ownership or Association with Board Licensed Entities

4308     Prohibited Association: Notification of Affected Licensees Known to Board

4309     Petition for Reinstatement, etc. of Disciplined License: Time for Filing; Contents; Investigation; Hearing; Factors to Be Considered; Effect of Ongoing Criminal Sentence or Accusation or Petition to Revoke Probation

4310     Notice of Denial of Application: Petition for Licensure; Application of Administrative Procedure Act

4311     Suspension of License for Felony Conviction: Automatic Suspension; Summary Suspension; Other Suspensions; Applicable Proceedings

4312     Voiding License of Entity Remaining Closed: Notice; Disposition of Stock; Distribution of Proceeds Where Board Sells Stock

4313     Evidence of Rehabilitation; Priority of Public Protection

4314     Orders of Abatement

4315     Letters of Admonishment

Prohibitions and Offenses

Section

4320     Penalties for Violation of Pharmacy Law: Actions Authorized; Who May File Actions

4321     Penalties: Misdemeanors; Infractions

4322     Misdemeanor or Infraction: False Representations to Secure License for Self or Others; False          Representation of Licensure; Penalties

4323     Misdemeanor: False Representation of Self as Physician, Agent of Physician, etc. to Obtain Drug

4324     Felony or Misdemeanor: Forgery of Prescription; Possession of Drugs Obtained Through Forged Prescription

4325     Misdemeanor: Manufacture, Possession, etc. of False Prescription Blank

4326     Misdemeanor: Obtaining Needle or Syringe by Fraud, etc.; Unlawful Use of Needle or Syringe Obtained from Another

4327     Misdemeanor: Sale, Dispensing, or Compounding While under the Influence of Drugs or Alcoholic Beverages

4328     Misdemeanor: Permitting Compounding, Dispensing, or Furnishing by Non-Pharmacist

4329     Misdemeanor: Non-Pharmacist Acting as Manager, Compounding, Dispensing or Furnishing Drugs

4330     Misdemeanor: Non-Pharmacist Owner Failing to Place Pharmacist-in-Charge, Dispensing or Compounding Except by Pharmacist, Interfering with Pharmacist-in-Charge

4331     Misdemeanor: Medical Device Retailer, Wholesaler, Veterinary Food-Animal Drug Retailer Failing to Place Pharmacist or Designated Representative in Charge, Permitting Dispensing or Compounding Except by Pharmacist or Designated Representative 

4332     Misdemeanor: Failure or Refusal to Maintain or Produce Required Drug or Device Records; Willful Production of False Records

4333     Maintaining Prescriptions, Other Drug Records on Premises, Open to Inspection; Waiver; Willful Failure to Keep or Permit Inspection of Records of Prescriptions, Other Records is Misdemeanor

4335     Knowingly Failing to Arrange for Disposition of Stock of Closed or Discontinued Business: Misdemeanor

4336     Felony: Knowing or Willful Use of Minor to Violate Specified Sections of Pharmacy Law: Exception for Pharmacist Furnishing Pursuant to a Prescription

4337     Distribution of Fines Collected

4338     Additional Fines May be Assessed

4339     Board Action to Enjoin Violation of Pharmacy Law; Exception for Certain Drugs and Devices

4340     Unlawful Advertising by Nonresident Pharmacy Not Registered with Board

4341     Advertisement of Prescription Drugs or Devices

4342     Actions by Board to Prevent Sales of Preparations or Drugs Lacking Quality or Strength; Penalties for Knowing or Willful Violation of Regulations Governing Those Sales

4343     Buildings: Prohibition Against Use of Certain Signs Unless Licensed Pharmacy Within

Pharmacists Recovery Program

Section

4360     Impaired Pharmacists: Legislative Intent

4361     Definitions

4362     Function of Program: Board Referrals; Voluntary, Confidential Participation

4364     Criteria for Participation to Be Established by Board

4365     Contracting with Employee Assistance Program: Selection

4366     Function of the Employee Assistance Program

4369     Board Referrals to Program: Written Information Provided to Licensee; Termination for Non-Compliance; Report to Board of Termination; Authority to Discipline

4371     Review of Activities of Program

4372     Confidential Records; Exception for Disciplinary Proceeding

4373     Immunity from Civil Liability

Unfair Trade Practices

Section

4380     Resale of Preferentially Priced Drugs: Prohibition; Exceptions

4381     Violation of Article as Unfair Competition; Private Actions Authorized; Triple Damages and Attorneys’ Fees; Proof Required

4382     Board May Audit Sales to Walk-in Customers

Revenue and Renewal

Section

4400     Fees

4401     Pharmacist: Biennial Renewal

4402     Cancellation: of Pharmacist after Non-Renewal for Three Years; All Other Licenses After 60 Days

4403     Reissuance without Payment of Fees Prohibited

4404     Reissuance of Lost or Destroyed License; Proof of Loss, etc.

4405     Disposition of Fines

4406     Report of Fees Collected

4407     Compensation of Members

4409     Pharmacist Scholarship Program, Donations

Prescription Rates for Medicare Beneficiaries

Section

4425     Pharmacy Participation in Medi-Cal Program; Conditions; Department of Health Care Services Utilization Review and Monitoring

4426     Department of Health Services to Study Reimbursement Rates

Other Important Sections of the B & P Code

Section

31         Licensee or Applicant Name on Tax Delinquencies List

40         Expert Consultant Agreement

125.3    Recovery of Investigation and Enforcement Costs: Procedures; Proof; Enforcement

125.9    Citation and Fine

148       Unlicensed Activity

315.2    Violation of Probation; Order for Licensee to Cease Practice

315.4    Order of Clinical Diagnostic Evaluation for Licensee

460       Licensed Department of Consumer Affairs Businesses

476       Licensure/Registration Related to Section 31

480       Denial of Licenses

494.5    License Shall Not be Issued, Reactivated, Reinstated, or Renewed and be Suspended if Named on Certified Tax Delinquencies List

650       Rebates or discounts for Referral Prohibited

650.1    Lease Prohibition - Hospitals or Prescribers

651       Professional Advertising Requirements

652       Violation as Unprofessional Conduct

652.5    Violation as Misdemeanor

733       Dispensing Prescription Drugs and Devices

901       Authorization for Out-of-State Health Practitioners to Participate in Sponsored Events in California

17500  False or Misleading Statements, Generally

CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
DIVISION 17, TITLE 16

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Article 1
General Provisions

Section

1702     Pharmacist Renewal Requirements

1703     Delegation of Certain Functions

1704     Change of Address

1705     Notification of Bankruptcy, Receivership or Liquidation

1706     Words of Similar Import

1706.1  Permit Processing Times

1706.2  Abandonment of Application Files

1706.5  Experimental Programs 

Article 2
Pharmacies

Section

1707     Waiver Requirements for Off-Site Storage of Records

1707.1  Duty to Maintain Medication Profiles (Patient Medication Records)

1707.2  Duty to Consult

1707.3  Duty to Review Drug Therapy and Patient Medication Record Prior to Delivery

1707.4  Procedures for Refill Pharmacies

1707.5  Patient-Centered Labels for Prescription Drug Containers; Requirements

1707.6  Notice to Consumers

1708.2  Discontinuance of Business

1708.3  Radioactive Drugs

1708.4  Pharmacist Handling Radioactive Drugs

1708.5  Pharmacy Furnishing Radioactive Drugs

1709     Names of Owners and Pharmacist-in-Charge

1709.1  Designation of Pharmacist-in-Charge

1710     Hospital Pharmacy

1711     Quality Assurance Programs

1712     Use of Pharmacist Identifiers.

1713     Receipt and Delivery of Prescriptions and Prescription Medications Must be To or From Licensed Pharmacy

1714     Operational Standards and Security

1714.1  Pharmacy Operations during the Temporary Absence of a Pharmacist

1714.5  Dangerous Drugs and Devices Exempt from the Provisions of Chapter 9, Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code

1715     Self-Assessment of a Pharmacy by the Pharmacist-in-Charge

1715.5  Implementation of Electronic Monitoring of Schedule II Prescriptions

1715.6  Reporting Drug Loss

1716     Variation from Prescriptions

1717     Pharmacy Practice

1717.1  Common Electronic Files

1717.3  Preprinted, Multiple Checkoff Prescription Blanks

1717.4  Electronic Transmission of Prescriptions

1718     Current Inventory Defined

1718.1  Manufacturer’s Expiration Date

Article 3
Pharmacist Candidates

Section

1719     Recognized Schools of Pharmacy

1720     Applications for Pharmacist Examination and Licensure

1720.1  Graduates of Foreign Pharmacy Schools

1721     Dishonest Conduct during Examination

1723.1  Confidentiality of Examination Questions

1724     Passing Grade in Pharmacist Examination

1725     Acceptable Pharmacy Coursework for Examination Candidates with Four Failed Attempts

1726     Supervision of Intern Pharmacists

1727.1  Intern Address Not Available on Internet

1728     Requirements for Examination

Article 4
Continuing Education

Section

1732     Definitions

1732.05 Accreditation Agencies for Continuing Education

1732.1  Requirements for Accredited Providers

1732.2  Board Accredited Continuing Education

1732.3  Requirements for Continuing Education Courses

1732.4  Provider Audit Requirements

1732.5  Renewal Requirements for Pharmacist

1732.6  Exemptions

1732.7  Complaint Mechanism

Article 4.5
Compounding

Section

1735     Compounding in Licensed Pharmacies

1735.1  Compounding Definitions

1735.2  Compounding Limitations and Requirements

1735.3  Records of Compounded Drug Products

1735.4  Labeling of Compounded Drug Products

1735.5  Compounding Policies and Procedures

1735.6  Compounding Facilities and Equipment

1735.7  Training of Compounding Staff

1735.8  Compounding Quality and Assurance

Article 5
Dangerous Drugs

Section

1744     Drug Warnings

1745     Partial Filling of Schedule II Prescriptions

1746     Emergency Contraception

Article 6
Fees and Penalties

Section

1749     Fee Schedule

Article 7
Sterile Injectable Compounding Area

Section

1751     Sterile Injectable Compounding Area

1751.1  Sterile Injectable Recordkeeping Requirements

1751.2  Sterile Injectable Labeling Requirements

1751.3  Sterile Injectable Policies and Procedures

1751.4  Facility and Equipment Standards for Sterile Injectable Compounding

1751.5  Sterile Injectable Compounding Attire

1751.6  Training of Sterile Compounding Staff, Patient, and Caregiver

1751.7  Sterile Injectable Compounding Quality Assurance and Process Validation

1751.8  Sterile Injectable Compounding Reference Materials

1751.10 Furnishing to Parenteral Patient at Home

Referenced Title 24 Regulations
1751.11 Furnishing to Home Health Agencies and Licensed Hospices

1751.12 Obligations of a Pharmacy Furnishing Portable Containers

Article 8
Prohibitions and Discipline

Section

1760     Disciplinary Guidelines

1761     Erroneous or Uncertain Prescriptions

1764     Unauthorized Disclosure of Prescriptions

1765     Commissions, Gratuities, and Rebates

1766     False or Misleading Advertising

1768     Denial of Application - Reapplication

1769     Criteria for Rehabilitation

1770     Substantial Relationship Criteria

1771     Posting of Notice of Suspension

1772     Disciplinary Condition of Suspension

1773     Disciplinary Conditions of Probation of Pharmacist

1773.5  Ethics Course Required as Condition of Probation

1774     Disciplinary Conditions of Probation of Permit

Article 9
Citations and Fines

Section

1775     Issuing Citations

1775.1  Amount of Fines 

1775.2  Factors Considered

1775.3  Compliance with Orders of Abatement

1775.4  Contested Citations

Article 10
Minimum Standards for Wholesalers

Section

1780     Minimum Standards for Wholesalers

1780.1  Minimum Standards for Veterinary Food-Animal Drug Retailers

1781     Exemption Certificate

1782     Reporting Sales of Drugs Subject to Abuse

1783     Manufacturer or Wholesaler Furnishing Drugs and Devices

1784     Self-Assessment of a Wholesaler by the Designated Representative-in-Charge

Article 10.1
Home Dialysis Drugs and Devices

Section

1787     Authorization to Distribute Dialysis Drugs and Devices

1790     Assembling and Packaging

1791     Labeling

1792     Receipt for Shipment

Article 11
Ancillary Personnel

Section

1793     Definitions

1793.1  Duties of a Pharmacist

1793.2  Duties of a Pharmacy Technician

1793.3  Other Non-Licensed Pharmacy Personnel

1793.5  Pharmacy Technician Application

1793.6  Training Courses Specified by the Board

1793.7  Requirements for Pharmacies Employing Pharmacy Technicians

1793.8  Technicians in Hospitals with Clinical Pharmacy Programs

HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE

DIVISION 2
LICENSING PROVISIONS

Section

1261.5  Emergency Supplies; Doses Stored in Emergency Supplies Container

1261.6  Automated Drug Delivery Systems

DIVISION 10
UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT

CHAPTER 1.  GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS

Section

11000      Designation

11001.     Definitions Govern Construction

11002.     Administer Defined

11003.     Agent Defined

11004.     Attorney General Defined

11005.     Board of Pharmacy Defined

11006.5    Concentrated Cannabis Defined

11007.     Controlled Substance Defined

11008.     Customs Broker Defined

11009.     Deliver or Delivery Defined

11010.     Dispense Defined

11011.     Dispenser Defined

11012.     Distribute Defined

11013.     Distributor Defined

11014.     Drug Defined

11014.5.   Drug Paraphernalia Defined

11015.     Federal Bureau Defined

11016.     Furnish Defined

11017.     Manufacturer Defined

11018.     Marijuana Defined

11019.     Narcotic Drug Defined

11020.     Opiate Defined

11021.     Opium Poppy Defined

11022.     Person Defined

11023.     Pharmacy Defined

11024.     Physician, Dentist, Podiatrist, Pharmacist, and Veterinarian Defined

11025.     Poppy Straw Defined

11026.     Practitioner Defined

11027.     Prescription Defined

11029.     Production Defined

11029.5   Security Printer Defined

11030.     Ultimate User Defined

11031.     Wholesaler Defined

11032.     References to Narcotics, Restricted Dangerous Drugs, Marijuana as Schedule I, II, III and IV Controlled Substances

11033.     Isomer Defined