Approved Regulations

Approved regulations are posted online for two years.

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2025-0507-02 Filed with the Secretary of State on June 19, 2025	Notice of Proposed Action Initial Statement of Reasons Repealed Text Proposed Text Notice of Modified Text and Modified Initial Statement of Reasons Modified Initial Statement of Reasons Modified Regulation Text Notice of Documents Added to Rulemaking File Notice of Second Modified Text Second Modified Regulation Text Notice of Documents Added to Rulemaking File Notice of Third Modified Text Third Modified Regulation Text Notice of Fourth Modified Text Fourth Modified Regulation Text Board Requested Format for Submitting Comments Order of Adoption Repealed Text Notice of Approval

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	Notice of Proposed Action Initial Statement of Reasons Proposed Text Final Statement of Reasons Order of Adoption (Approved Regulation Text) Notice of Approval

Independent HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis Furnishing - Permanent	Effective January 31, 2025
Amend section 1747 of Title 16, Division 17, Article 5 of the California Code of Regulations Chronology and Status Board Approved Proposed Text for Rulemaking: April 24, 2024 45–Day Comment Period: September 20, 2024 to November 4, 2024 Regulatory Action No. 2024-1231-02	Notice of Proposed Action Initial Statement of Reasons Proposed Text Final Statement of Reasons Order of Adoption (Approved Regulation Text) Notice of Approval

Pharmacy Technician Certification Programs Documents	Effective February 4, 2025
Amend section 1793.65 of Title 16, Division 17, Article 11 of the California Code of Regulations Chronology and Status Board Approved Proposed Text for Rulemaking: February 8, 2024 45–Day Comment Period: August 23, 2024 to October 7, 2024 Regulatory Action No. 2024-1220-02	Notice of Proposed Action Initial Statement of Reasons Proposed Text Final Statement of Reasons Order of Adoption (Approved Regulation Text) Notice of Approval

Designation of Pharmacist-in-Charge	Effective Date: April 1, 2025
Amend section 1709.1 of Title 16, Division 17, Article 2 of the California Code of Regulations Chronology and Status Board Approved Proposed Text for Rulemaking: January 28, 2022 45–Day Comment Period: November 17, 2023 to January 2, 2024 15–Day Comment Period: April 29, 2024 to May 14, 2024 15-Day Comment Period: October 17, 2024 to November 1, 2024 Adopted By Board: November 6, 2024 Regulatory Action No. 2024-1113-05SR Filed with the Secretary of State on December 23, 2024	Notice of Proposed Action Initial Statement of Reasons Proposed Text Notice of Modified Text Modified Text Notice of Modified Text Modified Text Final Statement of Reasons Order of Adoption (Approved Regulation Text) Notice of Approval

Pharmacy Technician Fee Schedule	Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Amend section 1749(c) of Title 16, Division 17, Article 6 of the California Code of Regulations Chronology and Status Board Approved Proposed Text for Rulemaking: April 24, 2024 45–Day Comment Period: July 26, 2024 to September 9, 2024 Adopted By Board: October 1, 2024 Regulatory Action No. 2024-1008-02S Filed with the Secretary of State on November 20, 2024	Notice of Proposed Action Initial Statement of Reasons Proposed Text Final Statement of Reasons Order of Adoption (Approved Regulation Text) Notice of Approval

Opioid Antagonist Protocol	Effective Date: September 17, 2024
Amend section 1746.3 of Title 16, Division 17, Article 5 of the California Code of Regulations Chronology and Status Board Approved Proposed Text for Rulemaking: February 7, 2023 45–Day Comment Period: December 15, 2023 to January 29, 2024 15–Day Comment Period: March 1, 2024 to March 16, 2024 Adopted By Board: May 24, 2024 Regulatory Action No. 2024-0805-04S Filed with the Secretary of State on September 17, 2024	Notice of Proposed Action Initial Statement of Reasons Proposed Text Notice of Modified Text Modified Text Final Statement of Reasons Order of Adoption (Approved Regulation Text)

Continuing Education	Effective July 29, 2024
Amend section 1732.5 and Add section 1732.8 of Title 16, Division 17, Article 2 of the California Code of Regulations Chronology and Status Board Approved Proposed Text for Rulemaking: February 7, 2023 45–Day Comment Period: December 15, 2023 to January 29, 2024 Adopted By Board: February 8, 2024 Regulatory Action No. 2024-0619-02S Filed with the Secretary of State on July 29, 2024	Notice of Proposed Action Initial Statement of Reasons Proposed Text Final Statement of Reasons Order of Adoption (Approved Regulation Text)

Disciplinary Guidelines	Effective January 1, 2025
Amend section 1760 of Title 16, Division 17, Article 8 of the California Code of Regulations Chronology and Status Board Approved Proposed Text for Rulemaking: January 28, 2022 45–Day Comment Period: February 23, 2024 to April 12, 2024 15–Day Comment Period: April 29, 2024 to May 14, 2024 Adopted By Board: May 17, 2024 Regulatory Action No. 2024-0725-03S Filed with the Secretary of State on September 4, 2024	Notice of Proposed Action Initial Statement of Reasons Proposed Text Disciplinary Guidelines Notice of Modified Text Modified Text Modified Disciplinary Guidelines Final Statement of Reasons Order of Adoption (Approved Regulation Text) Final Disciplinary Guidelines

Independent HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis Furnishing - Emergency	Effective August 14, 2024
Amend section 1747 of Title 16, Division 17, Article 5 of the California Code of Regulations Chronology and Status Board Approved Proposed Text for Rulemaking: April 24, 2024 5-Working Day Notice Period: July 26, 2024 – August 2, 2024 5-Day Public Comment Period: August 5, 2024 – August 9, 2024 Emergency Regulation effective August 14, 2024	Notice of Proposed Emergency Action Finding of Emergency Proposed Text Notice of Approval

Notice to Consumers	Effective July 1, 2024
Amend section 1707.6 to Title 16, Division 17, Article 2 of the California Code of Regulations Chronology and Status Board Approved Proposed Text for Rulemaking: October 27-28, 2021 45-Day Comment Period: February 24, 2023 to April 10, 2023 15-Day Comment Period: December 13, 2023 to December 28, 2023 Adopted By Board: February 8, 2024 Regulatory Action No. 2024-0213-02SR Filed with the Secretary of State on March 27, 2024	Notice of Proposed Action Initial Statement of Reasons Proposed Text Notice of Modified Text Modified Text Final Statement of Reasons Order of Adoption (Approved Regulation Text)

Temporary License for Military Spouses	Effective March 21, 2024
Amend section 1706.6 to Title 16, Division 17, Article 2 of the California Code of Regulations Chronology and Status Board Approved Proposed Text for Rulemaking: October 27, 2022 45-Day Comment Period: April 14, 2023 to May 30, 2023 15-Day Comment Period: June 28, 2023 to July 12, 2023 15-Day Comment Period: December 13, 2023 to December 28, 2023 Adopted By Board: January 18, 2024 Regulatory Action No. 2024-0208-02SR Filed with the Secretary of State on March 21, 2024	Notice of Proposed Action Initial Statement of Reasons Proposed Text Notice of Modified Text Modified Text Notice of Modified Text Modified Text Final Statement of Reasons Order of Adoption (Approved Regulation Text)