California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 2 — Healing ArtsChapter 9 — PharmacyArticle 13 — Nonprofit or Free ClinicsSection 4181
(a) Prior to the issuance of a clinic license authorized under Section 4180, the clinic shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations of the State Department of Public Health relating to the drug distribution service to ensure that inventories, security procedures, training, protocol development, recordkeeping, packaging, labeling, dispensing, and patient consultation occur in a manner that is consistent with the promotion and protection of the health and safety of the public. The policies and procedures to implement the laws and regulations shall be developed and approved by the consulting pharmacist, the professional director, and the clinic administrator.
(b) The dispensing of drugs in a clinic shall be performed only by a physician, a pharmacist, or other person lawfully authorized to dispense drugs, and only in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Notes
Requires a clinic, before licensure, to comply with applicable public-health drug-distribution laws and use implementation policies approved by its consulting pharmacist, professional director, and administrator so specified pharmacy operations protect public health and safety. Drug dispensing at the clinic may be performed only by a physician, pharmacist, or other lawfully authorized person and in compliance with applicable law.
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