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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 2Ch. 9Art. 20§ 4329 Pharmacy Supervision By Nonpharmacists

§ 4329 Pharmacy Supervision By Nonpharmacists

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§ 4329 Pharmacy Supervision By Nonpharmacists

Key Takeaways

  • •Only licensed pharmacists can run a pharmacy or give out prescription drugs.
  • •If someone who isn’t a pharmacist tries to do a pharmacist’s job, they can get in trouble with the law.
  • •This includes managing a pharmacy, filling prescriptions, or giving out strong medicines.

Example

If your friend who isn’t a pharmacist starts handing out prescription pills at a store, they can get arrested.

The law says only real pharmacists can do that job. If someone else tries, it’s like pretending to be a doctor—it’s illegal.

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

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§ 4329 Pharmacy Supervision By Nonpharmacists

Any nonpharmacist who takes charge of or acts as supervisor, manager, or pharmacist-in-charge of any pharmacy, or who compounds or dispenses a prescription or furnishes dangerous drugs except as otherwise provided in this chapter, is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 308, Sec. 59. (SB 819) Effective January 1, 2010.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

prescriptioncrimedangerpharmacylicensemisdemeanorin california

Related Statutes

  • § 4328 Pharmacy Prescription Dispensing Rules
  • § 4040 Prescription Order Requirements
  • § 4059 Prescription Requirements For Drugs
  • § 4060 Controlled Substance Possession Limits
  • § 4116 Pharmacy Access Restrictions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 4329.
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