§ 4021.5

California Business and Professions Code · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

(a) “Correctional pharmacy” means a pharmacy, licensed by the board, for the purpose of providing drugs and pharmaceutical care to inmates of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

(b) As part of its pharmaceutical care, a correctional pharmacy may dispense or administer medication pursuant to a chart order, as defined in Section 4019, or other valid prescription consistent with this chapter.

(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 29, Sec. 1. (SB 118) Effective August 6, 2020.)

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