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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 5Ch. 6Art. 3§ 111360 Drug Advertising Labeling Requirements

§ 111360 Drug Advertising Labeling Requirements

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§ 111360 Drug Advertising Labeling Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •Drug ads must show the real name of the drug, not just the brand name, and it must be easy to see.
  • •Ads must list all the ingredients in the drug and how much of each is in it.
  • •Ads must say who made the drug and where they are located.
  • •Ads must include a short summary of side effects, who shouldn’t take it, and how well it works.

Example

You see a TV ad for a headache pill called 'Super Relief'.

The ad must show the real name of the drug (like 'ibuprofen') in big letters, list how much ibuprofen is in each pill, say who made it and where, and tell you quickly about side effects like stomach pain or who shouldn’t take it (like people with certain health problems).

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§ 111360 Drug Advertising Labeling Requirements

Any drug subject to Section 111470 is misbranded unless the manufacturer, packer, or distributor of the drug includes, in all advertisements and other descriptive matter issued or caused to be issued by the manufacturer, packer, or distributor with respect to that drug, a true statement of all of the following: (a)  The established name, printed prominently and in a type at least half as large as that used for any proprietary name of the drug. (b)  The formula showing quantitatively each ingredient of the drug to the extent required for labels under Section 111355. (c)  The name and place of business of the manufacturer that produced the finished dosage form of the drug, as prescribed by regulations issued by the department. This subdivision applies only to advertisements or descriptive matter issued for drugs manufactured in finished dosage form on or after April 1, 1973. (d)  Such other information, in brief summary relating to side effects, contraindications, and effectiveness as shall be required by regulations promulgated by the department. Regulations relating to side effects, contraindications, and effectiveness issued pursuant to Section 502(n) of the federal act (21 U.S.C. Sec. 352(n)) are the regulations establishing information requirements relating to side effects, contraindications and effectiveness in this state. The department may, by regulation, make other requirements relating to side effects, contraindications, and effectiveness whether or not in accordance with the regulations adopted under the federal act. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

misbrandedestablished nameside effectscontraindicationseffectiveness

Related Statutes

  • § 111365 Prescription Drug Labeling Requirements
  • § 111330 Misbranded Drug Labeling
  • § 111335 Drug Device Labeling Requirements
  • § 111340 Drug Labeling Requirements
  • § 111345 Drug Labeling Conspicuity Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 111360.
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