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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 10Ch. 4Art. 1§ 11157 False Prescription Prohibition

§ 11157 False Prescription Prohibition

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§ 11157 False Prescription Prohibition

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't write a fake prescription for medicine.
  • •The prescription must be real and truthful.
  • •Doing this is against the law.

Example

A doctor writes a prescription for painkillers but puts down a fake patient name.

This is illegal because the prescription is not real or truthful.

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

Official Source
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§ 11157 False Prescription Prohibition

No person shall issue a prescription that is false or fictitious in any respect. (Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1407.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

false or fictitiousprescription

Related Statutes

  • § 11150 Prescription Authority Restrictions
  • § 11152 Prescription Compliance Requirements
  • § 11158 Controlled Substance Prescription Requirements
  • § 11159.3 Emergency Controlled Substance Prescriptions
  • § 11161 Practitioner Prescription Form Suspension

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 11157.
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