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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 CHAPTER 9, DIVISION 2
• CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS DIVISION 17, TITLE 16
• HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE DIVISION 10 UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONS CODE
CHAPTER 9, DIVISION 2

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Administration

Section

4000 – Chapter Title

4001 – Board of Pharmacy; Appointment; Terms

4001.1 – Protection of the Public is Board's Highest Priority

4001.5 – Shortage of Pharmacists; 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

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

4035 – Person

4036 – Pharmacist

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 [Operative 1-1-2006]

Scope of Practice and Exemptions

Section

4050 – Legislative Declaration

4051 – Conduct Limited to Pharmacist; Conduct Authorized by Pharmacist

4052 – Furnishing to Prescriber; Permissible Procedures by Pharmacist in Health Care Facility or Clinic or for Other Health Care Provider

4052.1 – Skin Puncture by Pharmacist [Renumbered to 4052.4]

4052.1 – Permitted Procedures [Added Stats.2006]

4052.2 – Permitted Procedures by Pharmacist in Health Care Facility, Home Health Agency or Clinic with Physician Oversight [Added Stats. 2006]

4052.3 – Emergency Contraception Drug Therapy; Requirements and Limitations [Added Stats. 2006]

4052.4 – Skin Puncture by Pharmacist; Conditions Permitting [was 4052.1]

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

4052.7 – Repackage Previously Dispensed Drug; Requirements

4053 – Exemptions from Section 4051: Requirements [Operative 1-1-2006]

4053.1 – Certificates of Exemption to Remain Valid [Inoperative 1-1-2007]

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; 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 Substance 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

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 [Operative 1-1-2006]

4082 – Names of Owners, Managers and Employees Open for Inspection

4083 – Inspector May Issue Order of Correction to Licensee; Response by Licensee; Review

4084 – Adulterated 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 [Operative 1-1-2006]

4101 – Pharmacist in Charge, Exemptee: 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 – Licensed Required; Temporary Permit Upon Transfer of Ownership

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 at 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 Required

4127.3 – Cease and Desist Order; Hearing

4127.4 – Fine for Violation

4127.5 – Fee

4127.6Article Operative Upon Allocation of Positions

4127.7 – Compounding Sterile Injectables from Nonsterile Ingredients; Requirements

4127.8 – Temporary License to Compound Injectables [Added Stats. 2006]

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

4145 – Exception: Furnishing for Administration of Insulin, Adrenaline, or Specified Animal Uses; Conditions

4146 – Record of Furnishing Without Prescription [Repealed Stats. 2004]

4147 – Disposal of Needle or Syringe

4148 – Confiscation if Found Outside Licensed Premises

4149 – Sale by Distributor

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 [Operative 1-1-2006]

4161 – Out-of-State Distributor: Requirements

4162 – Wholesaler License Surety Bond Requirements

4162.5 – Renewal of Nonresident Wholesaler License; Surety Bond [Repealed 1-1-2011]

4163 – Unauthorized Furnishing by Manufacturer or Wholesale

4163.1 – Pedigree Requirements: Legislative Intent [Added Stats. 2006]

4163.5 – Board May Extend Date for Pedigree Requirement

4163.6 – Extension of Date for Pedigree Compliance by Legislature [Repealed Stats. 2006]

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 [Repeals 1-1-2008]

4169 – Prohibited Acts [Operative 1-1-2008]

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 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 Permitted

Veterinary Food-Animal Drug Retailers

Section

4196 – License Required: Temporary License on Transfer of Ownership; Persons Authorized in Storage Area [Operative 1-1-2006]

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: Required Additional Training; Repealed 1-1-2005

4200.1 – Retaking Examinations; Limits; Requirements [Repeals 1-1-2010]

4200.2 – Multi-State Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination for California; Required Inclusions

4200.3 – Examination Process to be Review 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

4206 – Rules of Conduct as Part of Application; Applicant Subscription to Rules [Repealed Stats. 2005]

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 – 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, etc.; Unprofessional Conduct: Incompetence or Gross Negligence; Gross Immorality, Moral Turpitude, Dishonesty, etc.; Making, Signing, etc. False Documents; Drug and Controlled Substance Violations; Criminal Convictions; Discipline by Other State; Violating or Attempting to Violate, etc. State or Federal Laws Governing Pharmacy; Subversion of Board Investigation

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 – Out-of-state Distributor: 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 Other Entity Licensed by Board, of Pharmacist or Exemptee to Notify Board of Termination of Pharmacist in Charge or Exemptee; Continuing to Operate Without Pharmacist or Exemptee

4306 – Violation of Professional Corporation Act as Unprofessional Conduct

4306.5 – Misuse of Education, etc. by Pharmacist Outside Course of Practice of Pharmacy as Unprofessional Conduct

4307 – Prohibition of Association of Individual with Entity License by Board: Length of Prohibition; Individuals Covered; Imposition of Prohibition Through Administrative Act Proceeding

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 – Board may Issue Citations Containing Fines and Orders of Abatement

4315 – Letter of Admonishment; Issuance, Action by Licensee; Review

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 Exemptee in Charge, Permitting Dispensing or Compounding Except by Pharmacist or Exemptee [Operative 1-1-2006]

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 as Misdemeanor

4335 – Voided License: Knowing Failure to Arrange for Disposition of Stock as 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 – Entry Into Program; Discipline Exceptions

4363 – Administration: Confidentiality of Voluntary Participants [Repealed Stats. 2005]

4364 – Criteria for Participation to Be Established by Board

4365 – Contracting with Employee Assistance Program: Selection

4366 – Function of the Employee Assistance Program

4367 – Program Coordinator: Designation; Functions [Repealed Stats. 2005]

4368 – Contracting with Professional Association: Purposes [Repealed Stats. 2005]

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

4370 – Voluntary Participation: Written Information Provided to Licensee; Consequences of Non-Compliance; Report to Board of Termination When Public Safety Threatened; Authority to Discipline [Repealed Stats. 2005]

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; Treble 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

Prescription Rates for Medicare Beneficiaries

Section

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

4426 – Department of Health Services to Study Reimbursement Rates

Other Important Sections of the B & P Code

Section

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

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

17500 – False or Misleading Statements, Generally

CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
DIVISION 17, TITLE 16

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Article 1

General Provisions

Section

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 [Renumbered from 1731]

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 – Notice to Consumers and Duty to Consult

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

1707.4 – Procedures for Refill Pharmacies

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 – Prescription Drop Boxes and Automated Delivery Devices

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

1716.1 – Compounding Unapproved Drugs for Prescriber Office Use

1716.2 – Record Requirements-Compounding for Future Furnishing

1717 – Pharmacy Practice

1717.1 – Common Electronic Files

1717.2 – Notice of Electronic Prescription Files

1717.3 – Preprinted, Multiple Check Off 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 – Intern Pharmacist [Repealed 10-7-2005]

1727.1I – tern Address

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 5

Dangerous Drugs

Section

1744 – Drug Warnings

1745 – Partial Filling of Schedule II Prescriptions

1746Em – rgency Contraception

1747.1 – Veterinary Drugs

1748.1 – Medical Device Retailer Locked Storage

1748.2 – Medical Device Retailer Storage Exemption

1748.3 – Medical Device Retailer Location Restriction

Article 6

Fees and Penalties

Section

1749 – Fee Schedule

1750 – Fee Schedule-Health and Safety Code [Repealed 10/7/2005]

Article 7

Sterile Injectable Compounding Area

Section

1751 – Sterile Injectable Compounding Area

1751.01 – Facility and Equipment Standards for Sterile Injectable Compounding from Non-Sterile Ingredients

1751.02 – Policies and Procedures

1751.1 – Laminar Flow Biological Safety Cabinet

1751.2 – Labeling Requirements

1751.3 – Recordkeeping Requirements

1751.4 – Attire

1751.5 – Training of Staff, Patient, and Caregiver

1751.6 – Disposal of Waste Material

1751.7 – Quality Assurance and Process Validation

1751.8 – Policies and Procedures

1751.9 – Reference Materials

1751.10 – Furnishing to Parenteral Patient at Home

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

1774 – Disciplinary Conditions of Probation of Permit

Article 9

Citations and Fines

Section

1775 – Issuing Citations

1775.1 – Amount of Fines [Added 2003]

1775.15 – Executive Officer, Citations [Repealed 2003]

1775.2 – Factors Considered

1775.3 – Compliance With Orders of Abatement

1775.4 – Contested Citations

Article 9.6

Citation and Fine - Patient Privacy Violation
(Article Repealed 10-11-2003)

Section

1777 – Authority to Issue Citations [Repealed 2003]

1777.1 – Amount of Fines for Violations by Pharmacists [Repealed 2003]

1777.2 – Amount of Fines for Violations by Non-Professional Licensees [Repealed 2003]

1777.3 – Factors Considered in Assessing Fines [Repealed 2003]

1777.4 – Compliance With Orders of Abatement [Repealed 2003]

1777.5 – Contested Citations [Repealed 2003]

Article 9.8

Citation and Fine - Internet Dispensing
(Article Repealed 10-11-2003)

Section

1778 – Authority to Issue Citations [Repealed 2003]

1778.1 – Factors Considered in Assessing Fines [Repealed 2003]

1778.2 – Compliance With Orders of Abatement [Repealed 2003]

1778.3 – Contested Citations [Repealed 2003]

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 Designatated Representative-in-Charge

1786 – Exemptions

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

1793.4 – Qualifications for Registration as a Pharmacy Technician

1793.5 – Pharmacy Technician Application

1793.6 – Training Courses Specified by the Board

1793.7 – Pharmacy Technicians Checking Pharmacy Technicians in Acute Care Hospitals

HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE

DIVISION 10
UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT