§ 11240 Veterinarian Human Use Prohibition

Health and Safety Code·California

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•Vets can't give medicine meant for animals to people.
•Vets can't give medicine meant for people to themselves or others.
•This rule is about keeping medicine safe and only for the right use.

Example

A vet has some strong painkillers meant for dogs.

The vet cannot take those painkillers themselves or give them to a friend who is in pain. It's against the law.

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§ 11240 Veterinarian Human Use Prohibition

No veterinarian shall prescribe, administer, or furnish a controlled substance for himself or any other human being. (Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1407.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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veterinarian controlled substance prescribe administer furnish

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 11240.

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