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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 10Ch. 4Art. 1§ 11171 Controlled Substance Prescription Rules

§ 11171 Controlled Substance Prescription Rules

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§ 11171 Controlled Substance Prescription Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't give out certain strong medicines unless you follow the rules.
  • •Doctors and nurses must follow special steps to give these medicines.
  • •Breaking this rule can get you in big trouble.

Example

A doctor gives painkillers to a patient without checking their medical history.

The doctor didn't follow the rules for giving out strong medicine, so they broke the law.

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

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§ 11171 Controlled Substance Prescription Rules

No person shall prescribe, administer, or furnish a controlled substance except under the conditions and in the manner provided by this division. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1407.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

prescribeadministerfurnishcontrolled substance

Related Statutes

  • § 11154 Unlawful Controlled Substance Dispensing
  • § 11170 Self-Prescribing Controlled Substances
  • § 11240 Veterinarian Human Use Prohibition
  • § 11355 Offering Controlled Substance Sale
  • § 11153 Controlled Substance Prescription Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 11171.
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