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Earlier editions: 2020-112018-112026-09

DIVISION 10. UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT 11000-11651›CHAPTER 5. Use of Controlled Substances 11210-11306›ARTICLE 4. Sale Without Prescription 11250-11256

§ 11251

California Health and Safety Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

No prescription is required in case of sales at wholesale by pharmacies, jobbers, wholesalers, and manufacturers to any of the following:

(a) Pharmacies as defined in the Business and Professions Code.

(b) Physicians.

(c) Dentists.

(d) Podiatrists.

(e) Veterinarians.

(f) Other jobbers, wholesalers or manufacturers.

(g) Pharmacists acting within the scope of a project authorized under Article 1 (commencing with Section 128125) of Chapter 3 of Part 3 of Division 107, or registered nurses acting within the scope of a project authorized under Article 1 (commencing with Section 128125) of Chapter 3 of Part 3 of Division 107, or physician assistants acting within the scope of a project authorized under Article 1 (commencing with Section 128125) of Chapter 3 of Part 3 of Division 107.

(h) Optometrists.

(Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 426, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2004.)

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