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California Code, Business and Professions Code - BPC § 4022

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

“Dangerous drug” or “dangerous device” means any drug or device unsafe for self-use in humans or animals, and includes the following:

(a) Any drug that bears the legend:  “Caution:  federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription,” “Rx only,” or words of similar import.

(b) Any device that bears the statement:  “Caution:  federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a __________,” “Rx only,” or words of similar import, the blank to be filled in with the designation of the practitioner licensed to use or order use of the device.

(c) Any other drug or device that by federal or state law can be lawfully dispensed only on prescription or furnished pursuant to Section 4006.

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