California Business and Professions Code

§ 4051

BPC § 4051 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 2 · Ch. 9 · Art. 3

Statute text

(a)For the purposes of this section, “accepted standard of care” means the degree of care a prudent and reasonable pharmacist licensed pursuant to this chapter, with similar education, training, experience, resources, and setting, would exercise in a similar situation.

(b)Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to manufacture, compound, furnish, sell, or dispense a dangerous drug or dangerous device, or to dispense or compound a prescription pursuant to Section 4040 of a prescriber unless they are a pharmacist under this chapter.

(c)Notwithstanding any other law, a pharmacist may authorize the initiation of a prescription, pursuant to Section 4052, 4052.1, 4052.2, or 4052.6, and otherwise provide clinical advice, services, information, or patient consultation, as set forth in this chapter, if all of the following conditions are met:

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 196, Sec. 12. (AB 1503) Effective January 1, 2026.