Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4118 · Article 7. Pharmacies
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4118
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) When, in the opinion of the board, a high standard of patient safety, consistent with good patient care, can be provided by the licensure of a pharmacy that does not meet all of the requirements for licensure as a pharmacy, the board may waive any licensing requirements.
(b) When, in the opinion of the board, a high standard of patient safety, consistent with good patient care, can be provided by the licensure of a hospital pharmacy, as defined by subdivision (a) of Section 4029, that does not meet all of the requirements for licensure as a hospital pharmacy, the board may waive any licensing requirements. However, when a waiver of any requirements is granted by the board, the pharmaceutical services to be rendered by this pharmacy shall be limited to patients registered for treatment in the hospital, whether or not they are actually staying in the hospital, or to emergency cases under treatment in the hospital.
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History
Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 549, Sec. 70. Effective January 1, 1998.
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