AB 2592, as introduced, Cooper. Prescriptions.
Existing law, the California Uniform Controlled Substances Act, classifies controlled substances into 5 designated schedules, with the most restrictive limitations generally placed on controlled substances classified in Schedule I, and the least restrictive limitations generally placed on controlled substances classified in Schedule V. Existing law prohibits the delivery of Schedule II, III, or IV controlled substances to a pharmacy unless a receipt for the merchandise is signed by a pharmacist or authorized receiving personnel. A violation of this provision is a crime.
This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to this provision.
Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: no. State-mandated local program: no.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
Section 11209 of the Health and Safety Code is
2amended to read:
(a) begin deleteNo end deletebegin insertA end insertperson shallbegin insert notend insert deliver Schedule II, III, or
4IV controlled substances to a pharmacy or pharmacy receiving
5area, nor shall any person receive controlled substances on behalf
P2 1of a pharmacy unless, at the time of delivery, a pharmacist or
2authorized receiving personnel signs a receipt showing the type
3and quantity of the controlled substances received. Any discrepancy
4between the receipt and the type or quantity of controlled
5substances actually received shall be reported to the
delivering
6wholesaler or manufacturer by the next business day after delivery
7to the pharmacy.
8(b) The delivery receipt and any record of discrepancy shall be
9maintained by the wholesaler or manufacturer for a period of three
10years.
11(c) A violation of this section is a misdemeanor.
12(d) Nothing in this section shall require a common carrier to
13label a package containing controlled substances in a manner
14contrary to federal law or regulation.
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