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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 2Ch. 9Art. 20§ 4342 Pharmaceutical Quality Enforcement

§ 4342 Pharmaceutical Quality Enforcement

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§ 4342 Pharmaceutical Quality Enforcement

Key Takeaways

  • •The board can stop the sale of drugs that don't meet quality standards.
  • •Drugs must follow the rules in the United States Pharmacopoeia or National Formulary.
  • •Breaking these rules on purpose can lead to punishment, like fines or other penalties.

Example

A store sells cough syrup that is weaker than it should be.

The board can take action to stop the store from selling the weak cough syrup because it doesn't meet the quality standards. If the store knowingly sold it, they could be punished.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 4342 Pharmaceutical Quality Enforcement

(a) The board may institute any action or actions as may be provided by law and that, in its discretion, are necessary, to prevent the sale of pharmaceutical preparations and drugs that do not conform to the standard and tests as to quality and strength, provided in the latest edition of the United States Pharmacopoeia or the National Formulary, or that violate any provision of the Sherman Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Law (Part 5 (commencing with Section 109875) of Division 104 of the Health and Safety Code). (b) Any knowing or willful violation of any regulation adopted pursuant to Section 4006 shall be subject to punishment in the same manner as is provided in Sections 4321 and 4336. (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 71, Sec. 8. (SB 1304) Effective January 1, 2015.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

regulationhealthpharmacysafetynational formularysherman foodcosmetic lawquality

Related Statutes

  • § 4006 Drug Sale Restrictions
  • § 4126.8 Pharmacy Compounding Standards
  • § 4240 Pharmacy Hazardous Substances Enforcement
  • § 4052.10 Partial Fill Schedule Ii Drugs
  • § 4053 Designated Representative Licensing Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 4342.
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