Approved Regulations

Approved regulations are posted online for two years.

Automated Patient Delivery Systems (APDS) Consultation Effective April 1, 2026

Amend section 1713 of Title 16, Division 17, Article 2 of the California Code of Regulations

Chronology and Status

Board Approved Proposed Text for Rulemaking: April 24, 2024

45–Day Comment Period: February 21, 2025 to April 7, 2025

Adopted by the Board on June 19, 2025

Regulatory Action No. 2025-1112-03

Filed with the Secretary of State on December 23, 2025


Discontinuance of Business Effective April 1, 2026

Amend section 1708.2 of Title 16, Division 17, Article 2 of the California Code of Regulations

Chronology and Status

Board Approved Proposed Text for Rulemaking: April 24, 2024

45–Day Comment Period: November 15, 2024 to December 30, 2024

15-Day Comment Period: February 10, 2025 to February 25, 2025

15-Day Comment Period: March 11, 2025 to March 26, 2025

15-Day Comment Period: October 6, 2025 to October 22, 2025

Adopted by the Board on November 6, 2025

Regulatory Action No. 2025-1110-01SR

Filed with the Secretary of State on December 23, 2025


Compounded Drug Preparations Effective October 1, 2025

Repeal sections 1708.3, 1708.4, 1708.5 of Title 16, Division 17, Article 2 of the California Code of Regulations
Repeal 1735 et seq of Title 16, Division 17, Article 4.5 of the California Code of Regulations
Repeal 1751 et seq of Title 16, Division 17, Article 7 of the California Code of Regulations

Add new sections 1735 et seq of Title 16, Division 17, Article 4.5 of the California Code of Regulations
Add new sections/Article 1736 et seq of Title 16, Division 17, Article 4.6 of the California Code of Regulations
Add new sections/Article 1737 et seq of Title 16, Division 17, Article 4.7 of the California Code of Regulations
Add new sections/Article 1738 et seq of Title 16, Division 17, Article 4.8 of the California Code of Regulations

Chronology and Status

Board Approved Proposed Text for Rulemaking: April 19-20, 2023

45–Day Comment Period: April 19, 2024 to June 3, 2024

Regulation Hearing: June 18, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Pharmacy
First Floor Hearing Room
2720 Gateway Oaks Dr., Ste 100
Sacramento, CA 95833

Regulation Hearing: https://youtu.be/VDderHcJsEY

30–Day Comment Period: November 8, 2024 to December 9, 2024

15-Day Comment Period: January 10, 2025 to January 27, 2025

15-Day Comment Period: February 6, 2025 to February 21, 2025

15-Day Comment Period: March 6, 2025 to March 21, 2025

Adopted by the Board on March 26, 2025

Regulatory Action No. 2025-0507-02

Filed with the Secretary of State on June 19, 2025

Digital Signatures Effective July 1, 2025

Add section 1700 of Title 16, Division 17, Article 1 of the California Code of Regulations

Chronology and Status

Board Approved Proposed Text for Rulemaking: April 24, 2024

45–Day Comment Period: December 20, 2024 to February 3, 2025

Adopted By Board: March 6, 2025

Regulatory Action No. 2025-0326-01

Filed with the Secretary of State on May 5, 2025