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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 5Ch. 6Art. 4§ 111515 Experimental Drug Definition

§ 111515 Experimental Drug Definition

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§ 111515 Experimental Drug Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •An 'experimental drug' is a medicine that is still being tested.
  • •These drugs are not yet approved for everyone to use.
  • •Doctors and scientists are still checking if they are safe and work well.

Example

A doctor gives a new pill to a sick person to see if it helps their illness.

The pill is an experimental drug because it is still being tested and not yet approved for everyone.

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

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§ 111515 Experimental Drug Definition

As used in this article, “experimental drug” means any of the following: A drug intended for investigational use under Section 111595. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

experimental druginvestigational use

Related Statutes

  • § 111520 Experimental Drug Restrictions
  • § 111525 Experimental Drug Consent
  • § 111530 Minor Experimental Drug Consent
  • § 111535 Revoking Experimental Drug Consent
  • § 111540 Committee Approval Required

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 111515.
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