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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 10Ch. 1§ 11002 Definition Of Administer

§ 11002 Definition Of Administer

Health and Safety Code·California
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§ 11002 Definition Of Administer

This law explains who can give medicine or drugs to a patient or someone in a study. It says only certain people, like doctors or nurses, can do this, and it has to be done in front of them or by them.

Key Takeaways

  • •Only doctors or people they allow can give medicine or drugs to patients.
  • •The doctor must be there when the medicine is given.
  • •Patients can sometimes give themselves medicine, but only if the doctor says it's okay and is watching.

Example

If you go to the doctor and need a shot, the nurse can give it to you because the doctor is there watching.

The law says the nurse can give you the shot because she is working with the doctor and the doctor is present.

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

Official Source
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§ 11002 Definition Of Administer

“Administer” means the direct application of a controlled substance, whether by injection, inhalation, ingestion, or any other means, to the body of a patient for his immediate needs or to the body of a research subject by any of the following: (a)  A practitioner or, in his presence, by his authorized agent. (b)  The patient or research subject at the direction and in the presence of the practitioner. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1407.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Administercontrolled substancepractitionerauthorized agentpatientresearch subject

Related Statutes

  • § 11010 Controlled Substance Dispensing Rules
  • § 100930 Religious Healing Exemption
  • § 109948.1 Home Medical Device Services
  • § 110010 Prescription Order Requirements
  • § 11008 Controlled Substance Broker Definition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 11002.
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