California Statutes
§ 4017.3. — 4017.3. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 629, Sec. 6.)
California·Code BPC Business and Professions Code - BPC·Div. 2. DIVISION 2. HEALING ARTS·Ch. 9. CHAPTER 9. Pharmacy·Art. 2. ARTICLE 2. Definitions
(a)An “automated drug delivery system” (ADDS) means a mechanical system that performs operations or activities, other than compounding or administration, relative to the storage, dispensing, or distribution of drugs. An ADDS shall collect, control, and maintain all transaction information to accurately track the movement of drugs into and out of the system for security, accuracy, and accountability.
(b)An “automated unit dose system” (AUDS) is an ADDS for storage and retrieval of unit doses of drugs for administration to patients by persons authorized to perform these functions.
(c)An “automated patient dispensing system” (APDS) is an ADDS for storage and dispensing of prescribed drugs directly to
patients pursuant to prior authorization by a pharmacist.
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Legislative History
Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 629, Sec. 6. (AB 1533) Effective January 1, 2022.