California Business and Professions Code

§ 2241

BPC § 2241 Effective Jan 1, 2024Div. 2 · Ch. 5 · Art. 12

Statute text

(a)A physician and surgeon may prescribe, dispense, or administer prescription drugs, including prescription controlled substances, to a person with substance use disorder under the physician and surgeon’s treatment for a purpose other than maintenance on, or detoxification from, prescription drugs or controlled substances.

(b)A physician and surgeon may prescribe, dispense, or administer prescription drugs or prescription controlled substances to a person with substance use disorder for purposes of maintenance on, or detoxification from, prescription drugs or controlled substances only as set forth in subdivision (c) or in Sections 11215, 11217, 11217.5, 11218, 11219, and 11220 of the Health and Safety Code. Nothing in this subdivision shall authorize a physician and surgeon to prescribe, dispense, or administer dangerous drugs or controlled substances to a person they know or reasonably believe is using or will use the drugs or substances for a nonmedical purpose.

(c)Notwithstanding subdivision (a), prescription drugs or controlled substances may also be administered or applied by a physician and surgeon, or by a registered nurse acting under their instruction and supervision, under the following circumstances:

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 21, Sec. 1. (AB 1130) Effective January 1, 2024.